GRACEY CURETTES S/9PCS # 6 # W/C

Description

Specially for subgingival scaling and root planning

• Generally speaking, the higher the curette tip number, the further back in the mouth it is used.
• The Gracey 1/2 is designed for use on all aspects of anterior teeth (including canines). The instrument has a small contra-angle and a return angle resulting in an instrument toe that is close to the mid-line of the instrument handle for better stability. The shank is particularly long on Gracey 1/2s to permit access to lower anteriors with the patient in a supine position.
• The Gracey 3/4 is also designed for use on all aspects of anteriors, but this time as far back as the second bicuspid.
• Gracey 5/6s are best used interproximally on most teeth up to and including the second molars, and distally and lingually up to the second bicuspid. However, the instrument’s angulation means access to difficult areas and posteriors is limited.
• A Gracey 7/8 is arguably the most versatile in