Dental Gracey Small Curette 3/4 Periodontal 3 Pack

Gracey Small 3/4 Curette for Anterior Periodontal Instrumentation

The Gracey Small 3/4 Curette is a site-specific periodontal instrument intended for instrumentation of the anterior dentition. The 3/4 pattern belongs to the anterior Gracey group and is designed to provide a dedicated working configuration rather than the multi-surface versatility of a universal curette.

Its Small configuration gives the instrument a more compact working end, which can be advantageous when working around the contours of anterior teeth where a reduced instrument profile is preferred. The smaller working end also makes the instrument a practical choice for detailed instrumentation of localized periodontal areas.

The Gracey 3/4 is used with the appropriate cutting edge adapted to the tooth surface. As an area-specific curette, the terminal shank and working end are positioned according to the anatomy and surface being instrumented, allowing the clinician to maintain controlled contact during periodontal procedures.

This curette can be incorporated into anterior scaling, subgingival calculus removal, periodontal maintenance, and root-surface instrumentation when clinically indicated. Its pattern-specific design makes it useful as part of a broader Gracey curette selection where different instruments are assigned to different regions of the dentition.

The double-ended configuration provides two working ends in each instrument, while the 3-piece set allows practical clinical rotation and sterilization. Stainless steel construction makes the instruments suitable for repeated professional use and routine dental instrument reprocessing.

Key Features

• Gracey Small 3/4 pattern
• Area-specific periodontal curette
• Designed for anterior tooth instrumentation
• Compact working-end configuration
• Reduced working profile
• Suitable for anterior periodontal scaling
• Appropriate for calculus removal
• Useful for periodontal maintenance
• Suitable for subgingival instrumentation
• Supports root-surface instrumentation
• Double-ended design
• Stainless steel construction
• Reusable professional instrument
• Suitable for standard sterilization procedures
• Supplied as a 3-piece set

FAQs

What is a Gracey Small 3/4 curette used for?
The Gracey Small 3/4 is an area-specific periodontal curette designed primarily for instrumentation of anterior tooth surfaces during periodontal scaling and maintenance.

What does Small mean on a Gracey 3/4 curette?
Small refers to the compact working-end configuration, providing a reduced profile for detailed instrumentation around anterior tooth anatomy.

Is the Gracey Small 3/4 a universal curette?
No. The Gracey Small 3/4 is an area-specific curette with a defined anterior working application.

How is the Gracey Small 3/4 different from the Gracey Small 7/8?
The 3/4 pattern is associated with anterior instrumentation, while the 7/8 pattern is used for buccal and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth.