Explorer #17

Subtlety in dentistry often starts with the right touch—and few instruments embody that tactile insight like the Explorer #17. Fashioned with the characteristic pigtail curve, it’s designed to loop and glide through contours where visibility often falters. It doesn’t jab or dig—it listens.

The Explorer #17 serves as an extension of the clinician’s sensory field. Each movement across occlusal grooves and concealed spaces is gentle, almost invisible, yet incredibly telling. Instead of relying on direct vision alone, this tool deciphers the clues left behind in texture and contour.

Complexity

The twin-curve profile of the Explorer #17 allows entrance into deep pits, minor fissures, and compact zones that other forms can’t quite reach. Whether navigating molars, cusps, or marginal ridges, its agile shape gives clarity where even the sharpest eyes fall short.

• It’s not simply the tip that sets it apart, but the consistent arc that mimics natural dental geography. 
• There’s a grace to how it moves, especially when probing multi-surfaced areas without provoking discomfort.

Handle and Balance

The stem has been formed not just for structure, but for presence in the hand. Balanced along its length, the instrument supports soft manoeuvring without muscle fatigue. It permits angles to shift with minimal readjustment, letting practitioners concentrate fully on sensation and interpretation.

• The grip doesn’t shout. 
• It whispers support, allowing calm control during prolonged use. 
• Whether left or right-handed, the Explorer #17 stays cooperative, offering steady performance with each motion.

Features and Function

• Cowhorn style grants access into pits and deepened surfaces.

   

• Balanced structure ensures fatigue-free handling throughout examination.

   

• Pointed end transmits tactile feedback clearly and immediately.

   

• Designed for narrow, often-overlooked areas within posterior dentition.

   

• Suitable for use in both routine checks and focused diagnostics.

   

• Compatible with established sterilisation procedures without impact to performance.

   

In practice, the Explorer #17 becomes invisible—not by absence, but by integration. It fades into the hand, blends into the routine, and speaks only when a signal from the tooth demands attention. Not loud, not showy—but quietly vital to the process.