{"product_id":"cpitn-c-23","title":"CPITN-C Probe \/ 23 Explorer, Silicone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA double-ended diagnostic instrument pairing a CPITN-C periodontal screening probe with a No. 23 shepherd's hook explorer, on a moulded silicone handle. One instrument covers both halves of a routine check: screening the gums at one end, checking the teeth at the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPITN-C end with ball tip and black band for periodontal screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 23 shepherd's hook explorer for caries and margin checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic silicone handle reduces pinch force and hand fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI 304 stainless steel working ends, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the CPITN end used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriodontal screening and BPE scoring. The ball tip prevents over-penetration and the black band shows at a glance whether a pocket falls inside or outside the healthy range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose a silicone handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA moulded silicone handle is wider and lighter than a solid steel one, so it takes less pinch force to control the instrument. Across a full day of appointments that means noticeably less hand fatigue, and the textured surface keeps its grip when wet or gloved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe working ends are AISI 304 stainless steel, set into a moulded silicone handle. Both are fully autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our diagnostic range alongside the CP-11, CP-12, UNC-15, WHO and Nabers furcation probes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53765126685009,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/cpitn-c-23","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}