Dental diagnostic instruments are the hand instruments dentists use to examine teeth and soft tissue, detect caries, and chart periodontal status. Waldent's diagnostic range covers mouth mirrors and tops, explorers, periodontal probes, and cotton pliers — manufactured in surgical stainless steel and fully autoclavable for everyday chairside use.
Every Waldent diagnostic instrument is made from surgical stainless steel, is fully autoclavable, and ships pan-India with free shipping over Rs. 2,499. Pricing sits below comparable imported brands, replacement mirror tops are stocked separately to save on handles, and orders are covered by a 10-day return guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
1. What instruments make up a basic diagnostic set?
A basic diagnostic set is made up of a mouth mirror, an explorer, a periodontal probe, and cotton pliers. The mirror gives indirect vision and retracts tissue, the explorer detects caries and checks margins, the probe measures pocket depth, and the pliers place or retrieve small items chairside.
2. What is the difference between a front-surface and a plane mouth mirror?
Front-surface and plane mouth mirrors differ in where the reflective coating sits. A front-surface mirror, like the rhodium-coated tops, has the coating on the front face for a sharp, distortion-free image with no ghosting. A plane mirror has the coating behind the glass, which is cheaper but produces a faint double image.
3. Are Waldent diagnostic instruments genuine and autoclavable?
Yes. Waldent diagnostic instruments are supplied genuine through waldent.com and authorised dealers, made from surgical stainless steel, and are fully autoclavable at 135°C. Replacement mirror tops are stocked separately, so worn tops can be swapped without buying new handles.
