Explorers

Dental explorers for caries detection, fissure checks and margin exams. Shepherd hook, 17, 23, Holst and more — single or double-ended.

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Why dentists choose ErgoDenta for Explorers

Explorers are the instrument you pick up first — for caries detection, margin checks and fissure exams. Our range covers the classics you reach for every day: Explorer 23 (shepherd hook), Explorer 17, Explorer 5, 8, 9, the long-reaching Holst, and popular double-ended combinations like 17-23, 5-8, 5-9 and 9-17.

Choose single-ended models when you want a focused, balanced feel, or double-ended explorers to cover two workflows with one instrument. Available across ErgoDenta stainless, ErgoLite color handles and the lightweight ErgoTip — every tip is hand-finished for a true, sensitive feel on enamel.

Single-Ended Explorers

Single-ended dental explorers for caries detection and calculus feel — Shepherd Hook, Holst, Explorer 23, 17, 9, 8, 5, 3A and Weston tips on ergonomic handles.

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Double-Ended Explorers

Double-ended dental explorers on a single ergonomic handle — both symmetric (Explorer 23, Holst) and asymmetric pairings (5-9, 17-23, 17C-23, 5-8, 9-17). ErgoDenta, ErgoLite and ErgoLite X.

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Explorer ErgoTips

Replaceable explorer working tips for the ErgoTip modular handle system — Explorer 23, 17, 9, 8, 5, 3A, Holst, 29 patterns. Quick-swap diagnostic tips.

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Frequently asked about Diagnostics

How do I choose a mouth mirror size?
For most adult work, a #4 (22mm) front-surface mirror is the standard. #5 (24mm) is preferred for retraction and for working in posterior sextants. Pediatric and surgical mirrors run smaller (#2-3).
What is a front-surface mirror, and why does it matter?
A front-surface mirror has the reflective coating on the front of the glass — eliminating the "double image" you get from a standard back-surface mirror. Essential for accurate diagnosis at higher magnification (loupes, microscope).
Which probe should I use for periodontal charting — UNC-15, Williams, or WHO?
UNC-15 is the universal choice for full-mouth charting (1mm increments to 15mm). Williams probes use 1-2-3-5-7-8-9-10mm grading. WHO probes have a ball tip for screening (BPE/PSR).
Are ErgoDenta probes compatible with autoclaves?
Yes — every ErgoDenta diagnostic instrument is fully autoclavable at 134°C, follows EU MDR reprocessing guidance, and ships with an IFU. See our reprocessing guide at /care.

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