- A site-specific, double-ended instrument used by dental hygienists and dentists for scaling and root planing procedures on the anterior teeth and premolars
Applications:
- Targeted scaling and root planing:
- This instrument is designed for precise subgingival scaling and root planing on anterior teeth and premolars
- It effectively removes calculus and bacterial plaque from the buccal and lingual root surfaces of molars and premolars
- Periodontal debridement:
- It is used for comprehensive cleaning and smoothing of the tooth root surface, which is crucial for treating and managing periodontal disease, especially in posterior regions
- Accessing specific tooth surfaces:
- The specialized angulation of the 7/8 design allows for optimal adaptation to the buccal and lingual contours of posterior teeth and deep periodontal pockets
- Anterior and posterior use:
- While optimized for posterior surfaces, it can also be used on all surfaces of anterior teeth
Features:
- Gracey 7/8 design:
- Offset blade:
- The blade is offset at a 70° angle to the lower shank, providing the correct working angle to the tooth surface with less strain for the clinician
- Single cutting edge:
- The Gracey has only a single cutting edge per blade end, which is the lower edge used for scaling
- Rounded toe and back:
- This design minimizes trauma to the gum tissue during instrumentation
- Ergonomic handle:
- The instrument features a lightweight (15-gram), ergonomic polymer handle with a non-slip grip
- This design helps to reduce hand and wrist fatigue during procedures
- SmartSharp technology:
- The tips are made from heat-treated, cryo-hardened 440A stainless steel
- This technology ensures the tips maintain a sharp edge and precise angle for greater efficiency and less repetitive motion for the user
- Autoclavable:
- The durable polymer handle is designed to withstand multiple autoclaving cycles, ensuring longevity and proper infection control
- Designed by hygienists:
- This instrument was designed with feedback from hygienists to ensure an intuitive and efficient design for clinical use
