Gracey Small Curette 15/16 Periodontal 3 Pack
Gracey Small Curette 15/16 Periodontal 3 Pack
Gracey Small 15/16 Curette for Mesial Posterior Surfaces
The Gracey Small 15/16 Curette 3-Piece Set is an area-specific periodontal instrument designed for instrumentation of the mesial surfaces of posterior teeth, particularly premolars and molars. The 15/16 Gracey pattern provides a defined working configuration for posterior periodontal scaling rather than functioning as a general-purpose universal curette.
The Small configuration gives this instrument an additional distinction from a standard Gracey 15/16. Its reduced working end is designed to provide a more compact profile for access to narrower periodontal areas. Mini Five-style Gracey designs use a shorter, thinner blade with a terminal shank extended by approximately 3 mm compared with a standard Gracey, supporting access to deeper or confined periodontal areas.
The 15/16 pattern is area-specific, meaning the working end is intended for a defined tooth-surface application. Correct adaptation places the appropriate cutting edge against the tooth while the terminal shank is positioned appropriately relative to the surface being instrumented.
This makes the Gracey Small 15/16 particularly relevant when working around mesial posterior surfaces where a compact working end can help navigate restricted root anatomy and periodontal areas. It can be incorporated into appropriate subgingival scaling, calculus removal, periodontal maintenance, and root-surface debridement procedures.
The product is supplied as a 3-piece set, providing multiple instruments for clinical use and rotation through standard sterilization workflows.
The stainless steel construction is designed for repeated professional use and standard dental instrument reprocessing.
Key Features
- Gracey Small 15/16 curette pattern
- Area-specific periodontal curette
- Designed for mesial posterior surfaces
- Suitable for premolar and molar instrumentation
- Compact/reduced working end
- Shorter blade profile than standard configurations
- Extended terminal shank configuration
- Designed for subgingival periodontal instrumentation
- Suitable for calculus removal and root-surface debridement
- Useful in narrow posterior periodontal areas
- Double-ended instrument design
- Stainless steel construction
- Reusable design
- Suitable for standard sterilization procedures
- Supplied as a 3-piece set
FAQs
What is a Gracey Small 15/16 curette used for?
The Gracey Small 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 Gracey 15/16 and 17/18?
The 15/16 is designed for mesial posterior surfaces, while the 17/18 is intended for distal posterior surfaces.
What makes the Small 15/16 different from a standard 15/16 curette?
The Small configuration uses a more compact working end, making it suitable for instrumentation where a reduced blade profile is useful in narrower periodontal areas.
Is the Gracey Small 15/16 a universal curette?
No. It is an area-specific Gracey curette, designed for a defined posterior tooth-surface application rather than general full-mouth instrumentation.