A Gracey 7/8 is arguably the most versatile in the range and can be used on the buccal and lingual surfaces of bicuspids and molars.

What is a Gracey 3/4 used for?

Area specific curettes for the removal of deep subgingival calculus. These area-specific curettes are for removing deep subgingival calculus and for finishing subgingival root surfaces. Put the tip third or half of the cutting edge against the tooth.

What is an after 5 Gracey curette?

The After Five Gracey features a terminal shank 3 mm longer than a standard Gracey curette, and a thinner blade for improved access. Gracey curettes are designed to adapt to a specific area or tooth surface. Features and Benefits. Blade thinned by 10% to ease gingival insertion and reduce tissue distention.

What is the best universal curette?

Traditionally the most popular universal curette has been the Columbia 13-14. It is the shortest shank universal curette and very similar to a 204S scaler with a rounded toe instead of a pointed tip. While the Columbia 13-14 is still common, the Barnhart 5-6 has now become the most popular universal curette.

What is the difference between universal curette and Gracey curette?

Universal curettes are designed so that it is possible to adapt the one instrument to all tooth surfaces by making use of both cutting edges on each blade. Area-specific curettes, such as the Gracey curettes, are designed so that each blade adapts to a specific tooth surface or area.

How to use the Gracey 1/2 Curette

What is the Barnhart 5/6 used for?

Designed for the removal of moderate to heavy calculus from all supra- and subgingival tooth surfaces. These instruments remove moderate to heavy calculus from supra- and subgingival tooth surfaces. Put one of the cutting edges against the tooth.

Is a Barnhart a curette?

Barnhart Universal Curette blade designed with two cutting edges and a rounded toe for use on all surfaces. Available in EverEdge™ Technology, a revolutionary stainless steel alloy that is super-durable to stay sharper longer.

Where do I use Gracey curettes?

These area-specific curettes are for removing deep subgingival calculus and for finishing subgingival root surfaces. Put the tip third or half of the cutting edge against the tooth. (The larger outer curve is always the cutting edge.)

What instrument is used to assess a furcation?

The Nabers 1N and 2N probes are traditional instruments for measuring the horizontal depth of a furcation and can also be used to explore the shape of the space (Figure 3). For a groove created by fused roots, a curved explorer or a straight periodontal probe may be used.

What is a Jacquette Scaler used for?

A periodontal hand instrument used for root debridement and the removal of subgingival calculus.

What are periodontal instruments?

Periodontal scalers are dental instruments used in the prophylactic and periodontal care of teeth (most often human teeth), including scaling and root planing.

Which is the use of Gracey curette 1 2?

The Gracey 1/2 is designed for use on all aspects of anterior teeth (including canines). The instrument has a small contra-angle and a return angle resulting in an instrument toe which is close to the mid-line of the instrument handle for better stability.

What is a Gracey 7/8 used for?

The Gracey 7/8 curet is an area-specific curet that has a straight shank with an angle or bend. Its primary function is to remove soft and hard deposits along the buccal and lingual surfaces of the posterior teeth for patients with slight to severe periodontitis.

How do I know if my curettes are Gracey?

Just like universal curettes, Graceys have a rounded toe on the working end or blade. The cross-section also shows a semi-circle. However, the facial surface is angled 70 (degrees) left or right to the terminal shank. *Note: The Gracey Curette is only sharp on the lower blade edge.

Do Universal curettes have two cutting edges?

The blade of a universal curette has a round toe and back, and two cutting edges for scaling, making it an efficient design for scaling the entire mouth.

Is a Barnhart 5/6 a universal curette?

PDT's most popular universal curette, the Barnhart 5-6, features two cutting edges and a round toe for use on all surfaces. PDT instruments are ideally weighted, featuring the most ergonomic handle with knurling to the instrument shank to provide increased comfort with less hand fatigue and pinch.

What are universal curettes?

A universal curette is a double-ended instrument used for periodontal scaling, calculus debridement and root planing. The purpose of the universal curette is to remove small or medium size calculus deposits and can be used both supragingivally and subgingivally.

What is the difference between 204S and 204SD?

The 204S and 204SD each have a small blade, but their shank length and angle are different. The 204S has a very short shank and tight contra- angle—which limits its use to supragingival scaling.

What is a nevi scaler?

The disc end of the Nevi 1 scaler can be used to remove heavy lingual deposits in the anterior areas using a pull stroke. This is similar to the hoe, but it has a curved blade. The other end is a sickle type scaler and is good for use on the lingual surface. ...