{"product_id":"explorer-23-shepherds-hook-single-ended-1ez-handle-1015","title":"Explorer 23 – Shepherd’s Hook, 1EZ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplorer 23 (Shepherd’s Hook) – 1EZ\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-ended diagnostic dental explorer designed for examining pits and fissures, detecting suspected carious lesions, locating canal orifices, and checking restoration or orthodontic margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongly curved #23 Shepherd’s Hook tip provides precise tactile feedback in deep or hard-to-reach areas. The lightweight 1EZ knurled handle supports steady control during routine diagnostic exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 16px 0 18px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 4px solid #0b5cab; background: #f6f8fb; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWhy Clinicians Choose It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe #23 Shepherd’s Hook pattern is a reliable choice when sharp tactile feedback and access into pits, fissures, and margins matter. The 1EZ handle keeps the instrument lightweight and easy to control.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #dbe4ef; border-radius: 8px; background: #f8fbff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer a larger-diameter handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/products\/explorer-23-shepherds-hook-single-ended-6ez-handle-1015e\" style=\"color: #0b5cab; font-weight: 500;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1005E – Explorer 23 (Shepherd’s Hook), 6EZ\u003c\/a\u003e for the same #23 tip with a fuller, deeply knurled grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#23 Shepherd’s Hook pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed for pits, fissures, and hard-to-access diagnostic areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, sharp explorer tip\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides strong tactile sensitivity for surface changes and margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-ended design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Focused control with one working end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1EZ knurled handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lightweight grip for steady handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurgical-grade stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built for repeated clinical use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e – Autoclavable for standard sterilization workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Power Dental Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45624600461462,"sku":"1005","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/9538\/1398\/files\/1005-explorer-23-1ez-vertical-view.webp?v=1784204784","url":"https:\/\/powerdentalgroup.com\/products\/explorer-23-shepherds-hook-single-ended-1ez-handle-1015","provider":"Power Dental Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}