What is the difference between Gracey and universal curette?
A universal curette is designed to adapt to all teeth surfaces in all areas of the mouth. A Gracey curette, also called area-specific curette, adapts to a precise area of the teeth.
What is the Gracey 5/6 used for?
Area specific curettes for the removal of deep subgingival calculus. These area-specific curettes are for removing deep subgingival calculus and for finishing subgingival root surfaces.
What is an after 5 Gracey curette?
The After Five Gracey features a terminal shank 3 mm longer than a standard Gracey curette, and a thinner blade for improved access. Gracey curettes are designed to adapt to a specific area or tooth surface.
What is universal curette?
A universal curette is a double-ended instrument used for periodontal scaling, calculus debridement and root planing. The purpose of the universal curette is to remove small or medium size calculus deposits and can be used both supragingivally and subgingivally.
What is a Gracey 13 14 used for?
Area specific curettes for the removal of deep subgingival calculus. These area-specific curettes are for removing deep subgingival calculus and for finishing subgingival root surfaces. Put the tip third or half of the cutting edge against the tooth.
How much longer is the terminal shank of an Gracey after five curette compared to a standard Gracey?
When comparing the terminal shank and blade of 13/14 After Five and 17/18 Gracey Curette, the terminal shank is almost as long as an After Five Gracey. This can increase access in periodontal pockets (Figures 16‑17).
Is a Barnhart 5/6 a universal curette?
PDT’s most popular universal curette, the Barnhart 5-6, features two cutting edges and a round toe for use on all surfaces. PDT instruments are ideally weighted, featuring the most ergonomic handle with knurling to the instrument shank to provide increased comfort with less hand fatigue and pinch.
What is the best universal curette to buy?
Traditionally the most popular universal curette has been the Columbia 13-14. It is the shortest shank universal curette and very similar to a 204S scaler with a rounded toe instead of a pointed tip. While the Columbia 13-14 is still common, the Barnhart 5-6 has now become the most popular universal curette.
What is a Gracey curette?
Rigid type shank in Gracey Curettes are longer, stronger and not flexible. This helps in removal of moderate to heavy calculus deposits as it can transmit more amount of force to the tooth surface.
What is the difference between Gracey and Langer curettes?
Langer curettes confuse many hygienists because the tips are shaped and bent like Gracey curettes, but the blades are universal, meaning both sides of the blade have sharp cutting edges. However, Langer curettes can be quite versatile in a practiced hand.
What is the shortest shank universal curette?
It is the shortest shank universal curette and very similar to a 204S scaler with a rounded toe instead of a pointed tip. While the Columbia 13-14 is still common, the Barnhart 5-6 has now become the most popular universal curette.