Periodontal Micro Endo Explorer 17

The Periodontal Micro Endo Explorer 17 (LS1-197) is a double-ended dental diagnostic instrument built entirely from stainless steel with no secondary coating. The handle features a cylindrical knurled grip with uniform ribbing across the central section, transitioning into smooth tapered shanks at both ends. Both working tips are ultra-fine wire points following Form 17 angulation, one tip curves at a moderate angle while the opposite end bends more sharply. The overall instrument length sits at approximately 17cm, matching standard endodontic hand instrument dimensions.

The full stainless-steel body withstands repeated steam autoclave sterilization without surface degradation or tip deformation at the working ends. The ribbed grip section spans roughly the middle third of the handle, allowing a stable three-finger pen grasp during intraoral use. This Endo Explorer Dental instrument carries no plating or coating layer, making its surface easy to inspect for contamination before each clinical use. Tip diameter at both working ends stays below 0.5mm, consistent with micro-level canal detection work.

Endodontists and restorative dentists use the Periodontal Micro Endo Explorer 17 during access cavity preparation and canal orifice identification in root canal therapy. The clinician drags the sharp tip along the pulp chamber floor to locate canal entrances, detect calcified orifices, and identify hairline cracks invisible to direct visual inspection. The Dental Explorer 17-23 Examination Probe angulation allows the working tip to reach posterior canal orifices in maxillary molars and mandibular premolars with minimal shaft obstruction.

Leader Surgical manufactures this explorer with consistent tip geometry and handle dimensions across every unit. Endodontic clinics and general dental practices stock it as a dependable diagnostic instrument for daily canal identification. The stainless-steel body holds its structural integrity through heavy sterilization schedules without tip bending or handle surface wear.

What is an endo explorer?
The endodontic explorer or explorer probe for endodontics has a sharp tip and is used to extend the tactile sensation of the instrument and identify openings in the root canal.