A double-ended explorer carrying a DG16 at one end and a No. 23 shepherd's hook at the other, with a moulded silicone handle. The DG16 is the finer tip for margins and early lesions; the 23 is the general-purpose hook for routine caries detection.
- DG16 end for restoration margins and fine tactile detection
- No. 23 shepherd's hook for routine caries detection
- Ergonomic silicone handle reduces pinch force and hand fatigue
- Hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel working end, autoclavable
FAQs
What is the difference between the DG16 and 23 ends?
The DG16 has a longer, finer point that reaches proximal margins and detects early surface change. The 23 shepherd's hook is stouter and suited to routine examination of occlusal and smooth surfaces.
Why choose a silicone handle?
A 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.
What material is this instrument made from?
The working end is hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, which holds its edge through repeated autoclave cycles, set into a moulded silicone handle. Both are fully autoclavable.
Part of our diagnostic range alongside the D5 explorer and our periodontal probes.
Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.
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