Periodontal Micro Endo Explorer

The Periodontal Micro Endo Explorer (LS1-201) is a double-ended dental instrument with a full titanium nitride-coated gold finish. The handle carries a knurled cylindrical grip with evenly spaced ribbing along the full shaft length. Both working tips are ultra-fine and wire-thin, angling away from the long axis in opposite directions. The instrument measures approximately 17cm in overall length, consistent with standard endodontic hand instrument sizing.

The gold titanium nitride coating covers the handle body, tapered shanks, and both collar ends. It adds surface hardness and corrosion resistance through repeated steam autoclave sterilization. The working tips follow a Form 17 angulation — one tip curves at a shallow angle while the opposing end bends more acutely. This dual angulation gives access to canal orifices in both anterior and posterior quadrants. As an Endodontic Explorer, this instrument carries tips fine enough to detect micro-level surface changes along pulp chamber floors.

Endodontists and general dentists performing root canal therapy rely on the Periodontal Micro Endo Explorer to locate canal orifices inside the pulp chamber. The sharp tips probe along the chamber floor to detect calcified canals, hairline fractures, and hidden orifice openings. During access cavity preparation, the clinician maps canal number and position before introducing files. The DG16/17 Endo Explorer also confirms complete debridement through tactile feedback along the treated canal wall.

Leader Surgical manufactures this explorer to consistent tip dimensions and coating uniformity across every production batch. Endodontic practices and dental hospital departments stock it as a core diagnostic tool for canal identification. The gold TiN coating maintains its integrity through repeated sterilization without chipping at the tip shanks. Clinicians in both single-tooth and multi-canal cases depend on it for consistent tactile feedback throughout canal location.

Can it be used for periodontal assessment?
Yes. The #17 tip is effective for detecting subgingival calculus, examining furcations, and evaluating restorations. When used subgingivally, it is often preferred for its ability to navigate difficult-to-reach areas.