Explorers

Several components are neces-sary to provide a fine and func-tional dental explorer. First, thetips must be sharp so that dentalcaries and calculus can be pre-cisely located. Next, the tipsmust be both malleable anddurable.

The correct steel hard-ened to consistent and exactingstandards will ensure the tactilesensitivity that the practitionerdemands.Finally, these tipsmust be joined to a handle thatis lightweight and comfortable,yet sturdy. The meticulous mar-riage of these elements makesthe J&J Explorer a most effectivediagnostic tool.