- Designed for precision scaling and root planing in specific areas of the posterior teeth
Features:
- Clinical applications:
- Accessing deep and narrow pockets:
- The small, scoop-like blade can be inserted into very deep and narrow periodontal pockets that traditional curettes may struggle to reach
- This allows for thorough cleaning with minimal tissue distention, which is more comfortable for the patient
- Cleaning furcations:
- Instrument is particularly suited for debriding calculus from furcations, which are often challenging to access effectively
- Targeting line angles and grooves:
- The 270° radius cutting edge and small blade can easily adapt to and clean developmental grooves, root flutings, and other root concavities
- The 19/20 is designed to access posterior distal areas and the complex mesial surfaces of posterior teeth
- Three-dimensional scaling:
- Unlike traditional curettes that rely on a pull stroke, the O'Hehir curette can be used with push, pull, vertical, horizontal, or oblique strokes
- This allows the clinician to clean surfaces from multiple directions and achieve more comprehensive debridement
- Fine-tuning after ultrasonic scaling:
- Often used after gross debridement with an ultrasonic scaler to remove small, residual calculus and smooth the root surface. Its precise and small blade is ideal for this kind of "finishing" work
- Design:
- Features a double-ended design with small, unique scoop-shaped blades
- Shape includes a 270° cutting edge that allows the clinician to perform three-dimensional scaling and root planing with a push or pull motion
- Ergonomics:
- The double-ended instrument has a large-diameter, ultra-lightweight, solid resin handle with extended knurling in "Sunshine Yellow"
- This design improves grip, enhances tactile sensitivity, and helps reduce hand fatigue and the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Durability:
- Blade is made from cryogenically treated 440A surgical stainless steel
- This process makes the blade sharper, harder, and tougher, allowing it to hold its edge for longer periods
- Manufacturing:
- The instrument is handcrafted in the USA
