Dental Periodontal Curette Gracey 15/16 Standard 3 Pack

Standard Gracey 15/16 Curette for Mesial Posterior Surfaces

The Standard Gracey 15/16 Curette is an area-specific periodontal instrument intended for instrumentation of the mesial surfaces of posterior teeth. The 15/16 pattern provides a dedicated working configuration for posterior periodontal procedures and forms part of the Gracey system of site-specific curettes.

The instrument's standard working end retains the conventional 15/16 configuration rather than the reduced profile found on Small or Mini versions. This makes it a practical choice when the clinician requires the standard working geometry of the 15/16 pattern for routine posterior periodontal instrumentation.

The 15/16 pattern is particularly associated with the mesial surfaces of premolars and molars. Its working end is adapted to the appropriate tooth surface while the terminal shank is positioned according to the anatomy being treated.

Because this is an area-specific Gracey instrument, it should not be presented as a general full-mouth universal curette. Its value lies in providing a dedicated working configuration for the intended posterior surface, allowing it to complement other Gracey patterns within a complete periodontal instrumentation setup.

The curette can be incorporated into appropriate subgingival scaling, calculus removal, periodontal maintenance, periodontal debridement, and root-surface instrumentation procedures.

Each instrument is double-ended, providing two working ends in one handle. The 3-piece set allows dental professionals to maintain multiple instruments for clinical use and sterilization rotation.

Stainless steel construction supports repeated professional use and standard dental instrument reprocessing.

Key Features

• Standard Gracey 15/16 pattern
• Area-specific periodontal curette
• Designed for mesial posterior surfaces
• Suitable for premolar and molar instrumentation
• Standard-size working end
• Conventional 15/16 working configuration
• Suitable for periodontal scaling
• Appropriate for subgingival calculus removal
• Supports periodontal debridement
• Useful for 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 15/16 curette used for?
The Gracey 15/16 is an area-specific periodontal curette designed primarily for mesial surfaces of posterior teeth, including premolars and molars.

What is the difference between Standard and Small Gracey 15/16?
Both share the 15/16 pattern and mesial posterior application. The Standard version uses the conventional working-end configuration, while the Small version has a reduced working profile.

Is the Gracey 15/16 a universal curette?
No. It is an area-specific Gracey curette designed for a defined posterior tooth-surface application.

What is the difference between Gracey 15/16 and 17/18?
The 15/16 is intended for mesial posterior surfaces, while the 17/18 is intended for distal posterior surfaces.