- Designed for heavy-duty scaling and root planing, particularly for removing tenacious or heavy calculus deposits throughout the mouth
Features:
- Versatile design:
- As a universal curette, it can be adapted to all tooth surfaces, including the mesial, distal, buccal, and lingual aspects
- Especially effective for removing heavier, more tenacious calculus
- Rigid shank:
- Features a rigid or thicker shank compared to the standard version
- Dual cutting edges:
- Unlike Gracey curettes, which have a single cutting edge, universal curettes like the 1/2 Barnhart have two cutting edges on each working tip
- Ergonomic design:
- Has a large-diameter, ultra-lightweight, solid resin handle with extended knurling in "Nautical Blue"
- This design improves grip, enhances tactile sensitivity, and helps reduce hand fatigue and the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Superior materials:
- Working ends are made from high-quality 440A stainless steel that is cryogenically treated
- Manufacturing:
- The instrument is handcrafted in the USA