Diagnostic instrument used in the detection of caries (decay) and calculus, exploration of pocket characteristics, furcations and restorations. Shepards hook #23 end for caries detection, and #17 end for anterior interproximal caries detection. Also used to check posterior interproximal margins, and subgingival calculus.
Diagnostic instrument used in the detection of caries (decay) and calculus, exploration of pocket characteristics, furcations and restorations. Shepards hook #23 end for caries detection, and #17 end for anterior interproximal caries detection. Also used to check posterior interproximal margins, and subgingival calculus.