A double-ended diagnostic instrument pairing a CPITN-C periodontal screening probe with a No. 23 shepherd's hook explorer, on a moulded silicone handle. One instrument covers both halves of a routine check: screening the gums at one end, checking the teeth at the other. CPITN-C end with ball tip and black band for periodontal screening No. 23 shepherd's hook explorer for caries and margin checks Ergonomic silicone handle reduces pinch force and hand fatigue AISI 304 stainless steel working ends, fully autoclavable FAQsWhat is the CPITN end used for?Periodontal screening and BPE scoring. The ball tip prevents over-penetration and the black band shows at a glance whether a pocket falls inside or outside the healthy range.Why choose a silicone handle?A moulded silicone handle is wider and lighter than a solid steel one, so it takes less pinch force to control the instrument. Across a full day of appointments that means noticeably less hand fatigue, and the textured surface keeps its grip when wet or gloved.What material is this instrument made from?The working ends are AISI 304 stainless steel, set into a moulded silicone handle. Both are fully autoclavable.Part of our diagnostic range alongside the CP-11, CP-12, UNC-15, WHO and Nabers furcation probes.Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.
