The ODU 11/12 Explorer

Objective

• In this tutorial you will learn:– ODU 11/12 Explorer History– ODU 11/12 Instrument Design, Features & Benefits– ODU 11/12 Instrumentation

History• The ODU 11/12 explorer was designed and developed by Hu-Friedy in conjunction with Old Dominion University (ODU) Department of Dental Hygiene.

• The ODU 11/12 explorer was modeled after the Gracey 11/12.

EXD11/12

SG11/12

Design

• Shank– Gracey 11/12 contra angle shank design- provides

for better adaptation to interproximal and curved surfaces.

• Working End– Small, fine tip and rounded back- for easier insertion

into deep and narrow pockets. • Universal Application

– The universal characteristics of the ODU 11/12 explorer make it ideal for exploring the entire dentition with a single instrument.

• Duraspond™– Explorers are made with Duraspond- an alloy that

provides exceptional tactile sensitivity, flexion and durability.

The ODU 11/12 is a double-ended explorer with mirror-image working ends.

ODU 11/12 Explorer

• Terminal Shank

• Explorer Tip

ODU 11/12 Explorer

• Product shot with call out for 11/12 part code alignment

EXD11/12

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11/12 ODU Explorer• To Correctly Adapt:

– Place Tip Interproximally So That Terminal Shank Is Parallel To The Tooth Surface

• Indications for use: – Exploration of the entire

dentition– Subgingival Use– Calculus detection in

deep pockets– May be used during all

assessment and treatment planning

Grasp

• Grasp the ODU 11/12 explorer with a modified pen grasp and establish a stable fulcrum.

Working Stroke

Interproximal CEJ consideration

11 End

• Maxillary Left Facials • Maxillary Right Linguals• Maxillary Anterior Facials (surfaces away from you)• Maxillary Anterior Linguals (surfaces toward you)

• Mandibular Right Facial• Mandibular Left Lingual• Mandibular Anterior Facials (surfaces toward you)• Mandibular Anterior Linguals (surfaces away from you)

12 End

• Maxillary Right Facials • Maxillary Left Linguals• Maxillary Anterior Facials (surfaces toward you)• Maxillary Anterior Linguals (surfaces away from you)

• Mandibular Left Buccal• Mandibular Right Lingual• Mandibular Anterior Facials (surfaces away from you)• Mandibular Anterior Linguals (surfaces toward you)

Sound Clip

• Here is what the tactile tip sounds like

Which Regional Dental Examinations require EXD11/12 Explorers?

Post-Test Question