Explorer

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Explorer (medical term)

Explorer (pronounced: ex-plor-er, /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/) is a medical term used to describe a thin, flexible instrument used in dentistry. The explorer is primarily used to enhance tactile sensation and to detect the presence of tooth decay on the tooth surfaces.

Etymology

The term "explorer" is derived from the Latin word "explorare", which means to investigate or search out. In the context of dentistry, it refers to the investigation or examination of the teeth.

Related Terms

  • Dental probe: A dental probe, also known as a periodontal probe, is a tool used in dentistry to measure pocket depths around a tooth in order to establish the state of health of the periodontium.
  • Dental scaler: A dental scaler is a hand-held instrument used in dentistry for the purpose of scaling or removing of dental plaque and calculus from the teeth.
  • Dental mirror: A dental mirror is an instrument used in dentistry that provides indirect vision, reflects light into desired areas, and retracts soft tissues.
  • Dental caries: Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or a cavity, is an infection, bacterial in origin, that causes demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth.
  • Periodontal disease: Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth.

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