
Explorer 23 (Shepherd’s Hook) – 6EZ is a single-ended diagnostic dental explorer for examining pits and fissures, detecting suspected carious lesions, locating canal orifices, and evaluating restoration or orthodontic margins.
The strongly curved #23 Shepherd’s Hook tip helps reach deep, hard-to-access areas while delivering clear tactile feedback. The larger 6EZ knurled handle provides a secure, low-fatigue grip for confident control during diagnostic exams.
This explorer combines the familiar #23 Shepherd’s Hook working end with a fuller 6EZ handle, making it a strong option for clinicians who prefer a larger, deeply textured grip.
Prefer a lighter handle? Explore 1005 – Explorer 23 (Shepherd’s Hook), 1EZ.
KEY FEATURES
- #23 Shepherd’s Hook pattern – Designed for pits, fissures, canal-orifice location, and margin checks
- Fine, sharp explorer tip – Delivers strong tactile sensitivity in diagnostic use
- Single-ended design – Focused working end for controlled access
- 6EZ knurled handle – Larger-diameter grip for secure, low-fatigue handling
- Surgical-grade stainless steel – Durable construction for repeated clinical use
- Reusable instrument – Fully autoclavable for standard sterilization workflows
- Instrument Type: Diagnostic dental explorer
- Pattern: Explorer 23 / Shepherd’s Hook
- Configuration: Single-ended
- Handle: 6EZ knurled handle
- Overall Length: 14.5 cm (5.7 in)
- Tip Design: Strongly curved #23 hook with fine, sharp tip
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Sterilization Method: Steam autoclave
- Reusability: Reusable
- Clinical Use: Pits and fissures, suspected caries, canal-orifice location, restoration and orthodontic margin checks
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