The dental explorer or sickle probe is used with its sharp point to enhance tactile sensation and to determine the presence of tooth decay on tooth enamel.Instrument name: N.17A
Tip: Pointed
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Handle: Standard - Single-Ended
Handle Material: Stainless Steel..
Dental explorers are small pointed tools with a slight hook at the end. Having a slim handle they are used for exploring for soft spots in your teeth that might indicate decay. , The hook on the end is used for tactile investigation of the enamel. Double-ended. ,..