Hygiene instruments

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Hygiene instruments

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Universal curettes (curet)

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To scale and remove deposits and stains from teeth
To scale supragingival and subgingival surfaces
To remove soft-tissue lining of periodontal pocket and root planing

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Blade—Two cutting edges, rounded toe, rounded back; at 90-degree angle to lower shank
Flexible or rigid shank; length varies to accommodate clinical crown of tooth
Single or double ended
Range of sizes
Curette named by designer:

1. Barnhart 1⁄2
2. Ratcliff 3⁄8

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Universal Curettes are used on hygiene, periodontal, and operative tray setups.

 

imageUniversal Curettes must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Universal curettes (curet)

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To scale and remove deposits and stains from teeth
To scale supragingival and subgingival surfaces
To remove soft-tissue lining of periodontal pocket and root planing

Characteristics image

Blade—Two cutting edges, rounded toe, rounded back; at 90-degree angle to lower shank
Flexible or rigid shank; length varies to accommodate clinical crown of tooth
Single or double ended
Range of sizes
Curette named by designer:

1. UC/Rule 5⁄6
2. Loma Linda 11⁄12
3. McCall 17⁄18

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Universal Curettes are used on hygiene, periodontal, and operative tray setups.

 

imageUniversal Curettes must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Langer universal curettes

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To scale and remove deposits and stains from teeth
To scale supragingival and subgingival surfaces
To remove soft-tissue lining of periodontal pocket and root planing

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Blade—Two cutting edges, with face at 90-degree angle to lower shank
Design function with three bends in the shank, improving posterior access
Langer Universal Curettes designed with the shank design of a Gracey combined with a Universal blade
Single or double ended
Range of sizes

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Langer Universal Curettes are used on hygiene and periodontal tray setups.

 

imageLanger Universal Curettes must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Area-specific curettes—anterior

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To scale and remove deposits from subgingival surfaces of anterior teeth
To use for root planing, periodontal débridement, and soft-tissue curettage

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Two cutting edges (only lower cutting edge used)
Blade—Rounded back and toe; at 70-degree angle to lower shank; types: standard, rigid, extra rigid
Curvature of blade designed to adapt to specific teeth and surfaces
Range of sizes available: 1⁄2, 3⁄4, 5⁄6
Curette named by designer: Gracey, Kramer-Nevins, Turgeon

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Area-Specific Curettes—Anterior are used on hygiene and periodontal tray setups.

 

imageArea-Specific Curettes must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Area-specific curettes—posterior

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To scale and remove deposits from subgingival surfaces of posterior teeth
To use for root planing, periodontal débridement, and soft-tissue curettage

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Two cutting edges (only lower cutting edge used)
Blade—Rounded back and toe; at 70-degree angle to lower shank; types: standard, rigid, extra rigid
Curvature of blade designed to adapt to specific teeth and surfaces
Range of size, shape, and bends in shank
Two bends in shank

Examples:

7⁄8, 9⁄10

Three bends in shank

Examples:

11⁄12, 13⁄14, 15⁄16, 17⁄18

Curette named by designer: Gracey, Kramer-Nevins, Turgeon

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Area-Specific Curettes—Posterior are used on hygiene and periodontal tray setups.

 

imageArea-Specific Curettes must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Extended area-specific curettes—anterior

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To scale and remove deposits in deep periodontal pockets 5 mm or deeper

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Two cutting edges (only lower cutting edge used)
Blade at 70-degree angle to lower shank; types: standard, rigid, extra rigid
Curvature of blade designed to adapt to anteriors
Terminal shank redesigned—3 mm longer than standard Area-Specific Curette
Manufacturer’s trademark name usually follows 1⁄2, 3⁄4, 5⁄6 numbering system
Range of sizes—Commonly used types: 3⁄4, 5⁄6
Double-ended curettes packaged in sets
Curettes named by designer: Gracey 1⁄2

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Extended Area-Specific Curettes—Anterior are used on hygiene and periodontal tray setups.

 

imageExtended Area-Specific Curettes must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Extended area-specific curettes—posterior

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To scale and remove deposits in deep periodontal pockets (5 mm or deeper)

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Two cutting edges (only lower cutting edge used)
Blade at 70-degree angle to lower shank; types: standard, rigid, extra rigid
Curvature of blade designed to adapt to premolars, molars
Terminal shank redesigned—3 mm longer than standard Area-Specific Curette
Range of sizes
Commonly used types: 11⁄12, 13⁄14, 15⁄16, 17⁄18
Double-ended curettes packaged in sets
Curettes named by designer: Gracey 11⁄12 Rigid, Gracey 11⁄12

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Feb 3, 2015 | Posted by in Dental Hygiene | Comments Off on Hygiene instruments

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