{"product_id":"explorer-probe-no-23-cp12","title":"EXPLORER - PROBE, NO. 23\/CP12","description":"\u003cp\u003eA double-ended diagnostic instrument combining the No. 23 shepherd's hook explorer with a CP12 periodontal probe. One instrument covers both halves of a routine examination, and the moulded silicone handle keeps it light and controllable through a full day of check-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 23 shepherd's hook explorer for caries and margin detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCP12 periodontal probe with 3-6-9-12mm depth markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic silicone handle reduces pinch force and hand fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel working ends, autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the No. 23 explorer used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shepherd's hook tip is drawn across tooth surfaces and restoration margins to detect softened enamel, cavitation, overhangs and defective margins by tactile feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat do the CP12 markings mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe probe is banded at 3, 6, 9 and 12 millimetres, so periodontal pocket depth can be read directly against the gingival margin during a full-mouth assessment.\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\u003eBoth working ends are hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, keeping the fine explorer tip sharp and the probe markings legible through repeated autoclaving, set into a moulded silicone handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our diagnostic range alongside the WHO, CP11, CP15 UNC 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":53747084198225,"sku":"1112-22-DS","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/explorer-probe-no-23-cp12","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}