Gracey Small Curette 11/12 Periodontal 3 Pack

Gracey Small 11/12 Curette for Mesial Posterior Instrumentation

The Gracey Small 11/12 Curette provides a dedicated working configuration for periodontal instrumentation of the mesial surfaces of posterior teeth. As an area-specific Gracey instrument, its geometry is intended to be positioned for a defined tooth-surface application rather than used as a general-purpose universal curette.

The 11/12 pattern is associated with mesial posterior instrumentation, making it particularly relevant when working around the mesial aspects of premolars and molars. Its design allows the clinician to maintain the appropriate terminal-shank relationship while adapting the working end to the tooth surface.

This version is supplied in a Small configuration, giving the instrument a more compact working profile. That reduced profile can be useful when access is limited by posterior anatomy or when a smaller working end is preferred for detailed periodontal instrumentation.

The curette is suited to procedures involving subgingival calculus removal, periodontal debridement, root-surface instrumentation, and periodontal maintenance, according to the clinical requirements of the case. Its area-specific design makes it particularly useful as part of a complete Gracey curette selection in which different patterns are chosen for different tooth surfaces.

Each instrument is double-ended, providing two working ends in one handle. The set contains three instruments, allowing practical rotation during clinical procedures and routine sterilization cycles.

Constructed from stainless steel, the curettes are intended for repeated professional use and standard dental instrument reprocessing.

Key Features

• Gracey Small 11/12 pattern
• Area-specific periodontal curette
• Designed for mesial posterior surfaces
• Suitable for premolars and molars
• Compact working-end profile
• Suitable for detailed posterior instrumentation
• Designed for subgingival scaling
• Appropriate for calculus removal
• Supports periodontal debridement
• Useful for root-surface instrumentation
• Double-ended design
• Stainless steel construction
• Reusable professional instrument
• Suitable for standard sterilization
• Supplied as a 3-piece set

FAQs

What is a Gracey Small 11/12 curette used for?
The Gracey Small 11/12 is an area-specific periodontal curette designed primarily for mesial surfaces of posterior teeth, including suitable premolar and molar surfaces.

What is the difference between Gracey 11/12 and 13/14?
The 11/12 pattern is intended for mesial posterior surfaces, while the 13/14 pattern is intended for distal posterior surfaces.

What does “Small” mean on a Gracey 11/12 curette?
Small refers to the reduced working-end configuration, providing a more compact profile for detailed instrumentation where access is restricted.

Is the Gracey Small 11/12 a universal curette?
No. It is an area-specific Gracey curette intended for a defined posterior tooth-surface application.