Double ended instrument - both ends a mirror image of one another to give left and right curvature

Features

• A double ended instrument - the two ends are a mirror image to give a left and right (complimentary) curvature.
• Curettes are modified hand scalers which have smaller toes (working area) with rounded tips.
• A balanced grip handle which has a large diameter for comfortable grip and good control.

Uses

• To scale subgingivally (remove calculus below the gumline and in periodontal pockets) and to perform root planning (remove redundant, necrotic cementum).
• They may also be used supragingivally to remove light calculus deposits
• Periodontal pockets (deeper than 2mm) should be cleaned with hand instruments (A curette) rather than power scalers.

How to use

• The instrument is held in modified pen grip
• The toe is placed against the tooth surface with the flat face at 90 degrees so that the sharp edge contacts.
• Repeat overlapping stokes are used.
• The movement is from the base of the periodontal pocket towards the tip of the crown.