Function:
- Double-ended curette is designed for removing calculus and planning the root surfaces of teeth in periodontal therapy
- Adaptation:
- Known for its blade bends, which are similar to a Gracey 11-12 curette
- Targeted area:
- Its specific angulation is best suited for cleaning the molars and other posterior teeth
- Versatility:
- Unlike a site-specific Gracey curette, the Langer curette is a universal instrument, meaning it has two cutting edges on the blade instead of one
Specifications:
- Blades:
- The double-ended design provides two working ends for efficiency
- Terminal shank:
- The shank is 1mm in diameter and 9mm long
- Blade width:
- The blade is 0.9mm wide
- Material:
- Made from a signature stainless steel
- Origin:
- Manufactured in the USA