Dental Probe

Description: Design: Double-ended with distinct, kite-shaped (diamond-shaped/pointed) working ends. Material: High-grade medical stainless steel, often with polished or plasma-coated tips for corrosion resistance and aesthetics. Handle: Ergonomic, often serrated or textured for a secure, non-slip grip, reducing fatigue, and ensuring control. Function: To sculpt...

Description Dual-Ended Design: Features two distinct, fine, sharp, pointed working ends for precision. Material: Typically made from surgical-grade stainless steel or lightweight, durable titanium, often with a non-slip anodized finish. Ergonomic Handle: A lightweight, hollow handle with grooves for improved grip, balance, and reduced...

Description Purpose: Final smoothing, shaping, and reducing irregularities or sharp edges on bone surfaces. Design: Double-ended with two different sized working ends for varied needs, often featuring coarse (for shaping) and fine (for smoothing) serrations. Mechanism: Its straight-cut, parallel cutting edges work effectively with a controlled pull stroke (unlike...

Description Function: The primary use is for curettage (scraping) and debridement of the alveolus (tooth socket) after an extraction, to remove granulation tissue, infectious material, or cyst linings, which is critical for proper bone healing. It is also used in other bone scraping applications in...

Description Purpose: A diagnostic instrument to measure periodontal pocket depth, check for bleeding, identify root surface irregularities, and assess overall gum health. Design: A thin rod with a blunt or pointed tip and an ergonomic handle for grip and control, often double-ended for versatility. Function: Inserted into...

Its primary use is for diagnostic purposes. The dentist or dental hygienist uses it to:  Detect Caries (Cavities): The sharp tip is used to feel for soft spots, rough surfaces, or catches on the tooth enamel, which can indicate the presence of decay.  Examine...

🦷 Primary Uses in a Dental Clinic The dental explorer is a manual tool designed with a sharp, pointed end to enhance the clinician's sense of touch, acting as an extension of their hand. Its main function is tactile examination of the tooth surfaces...

🦷 Uses in a Dental Clinic The primary purpose of the explorer is to perform a tactile examination to detect abnormalities on the surface of the teeth and beneath the gum line. Detecting Caries (Cavities): The sharp tip is used to check for soft...

Single-Ended Dental Probes  Features: One working end on a handle, often with hollow handles for lightness. Examples: Williams Probe: Marked in 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 mm for pocket depth. UNC15 Probe: Color-coded every 3mm (1-15mm) for easier depth reading. Single Explorers: Like a #23 Shepherd's...

Single-Ended Dental Probes  Features: One working end on a handle, often with hollow handles for lightness. Examples: Williams Probe: Marked in 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 mm for pocket depth. UNC15 Probe: Color-coded every 3mm (1-15mm) for easier depth reading. Single Explorers: Like a #23 Shepherd's...

The primary function of a Dental Explorer is diagnosis and tactile examination of tooth surfaces. Its sharp, thin working tips are designed to enhance the clinician's sense of touch: Detecting Caries (Cavities): The sharp point is used to feel for soft spots, rough surfaces,...

🦷 Uses in a Dental Clinic The Ball Burnisher is a restorative instrument used toward the end of a filling procedure to refine and smooth the final dental restoration. 1. Smoothing and Polishing It is used to impart a smooth, free-of-irregularities finish to dental...