A DG 6A/6 endodontic explorer with a sharp, angled tip used to locate canal orifices on the pulp chamber floor during endodontic treatment. Angled tip designed for canal orifice detection Slim tip for exploring the pulp chamber floor AISI 304 and J2 stainless steel, fully autoclavable FAQs What is the DG 6A/6 explorer used for? It is used to locate canal orifices on the pulp chamber floor during endodontic treatment. Why is canal location important? Missing a canal orifice can lead to incomplete root canal treatment, so a precise explorer improves the accuracy of canal detection. What material is this instrument made from? The handle is corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel and the working end is hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, each chosen for its job: rust-resistant handling and a hard, precise working end that keeps its shape through repeated autoclave cycles. A standard part of the endodontic instrument set alongside files and pluggers. Browse our full Diagnostic range. Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.