- Site-specific, double-ended instrument used by dental professionals for specialized scaling and root planing procedures on the anterior teeth
Uses
- The Gracey 11/12 curette is a site-specific instrument used in periodontal procedures:
- Scaling and root planing:
- Removing light to moderate calculus and plaque from tooth root surfaces
- Periodontal Debridement:
- Cleaning the area beneath the gum line to remove infected or inflamed soft tissue
- Posterior Teeth Access:
- It is specifically designed with complex shank angles to access the mesial surfaces of the bicuspids and molars
Features
- Double-Ended Design:
- The instrument has two working ends, which increases efficiency and versatility
- Gracey 11/12 Tip:
- This specific, offset blade design provides the correct working angulation to the tooth surface when used properly
- The complex shank is designed for targeted access to posterior mesial surfaces
- Big Easy Ultralite Handle:
- Features a lightweight polymer handle with medical-grade silicone grips, designed to reduce hand and wrist fatigue and improve tactile sensitivity
- SmartSharp Technology:
- Manufactured with a proprietary process to ensure a well-defined edge that is easier to re-sharpen, allowing clinicians to apply less pressure and use fewer strokes
- Durable Edges:
- The proprietary heat-treated, cryo-hardened stainless steel edges are designed to stay sharp longer
- Autoclavable:
- The instrument is fully sterilizable for clinical use
