Gracey Small Curette 7/8 Periodontal 3 Pack
Gracey Small Curette 7/8 Periodontal 3 Pack
Gracey Small 7/8 Curette for Buccal and Lingual Posterior Surfaces
The Gracey Small 7/8 Curette is designed for periodontal instrumentation of the buccal and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth. Unlike Gracey patterns intended specifically for mesial or distal posterior surfaces, the 7/8 configuration is selected when instrumentation is required along the facial or lingual aspects of posterior teeth.
The Small working-end configuration gives this version a more compact profile, making it useful when the clinician requires a reduced instrument profile around posterior tooth anatomy. This can be particularly relevant during detailed periodontal instrumentation where surrounding structures or tooth contours limit working space.
As an area-specific Gracey curette, the instrument is intended to be used with the appropriate cutting edge and terminal-shank position for the surface being treated. This provides a more defined working approach than a universal curette, where either cutting edge may be adapted to multiple tooth surfaces.
The Gracey Small 7/8 can be incorporated into posterior scaling, subgingival calculus removal, periodontal maintenance, and root-surface instrumentation where clinically appropriate. Its working configuration makes it a useful part of a comprehensive periodontal curette selection alongside patterns designed for mesial and distal surfaces.
The double-ended format provides two working ends in one instrument. Supplied as a 3-piece set, it gives dental professionals multiple instruments for clinical use and sterilization rotation.
The stainless steel construction is intended for repeated professional use and standard dental instrument reprocessing.
Key Features
- Gracey Small 7/8 pattern
- Area-specific periodontal curette
- Designed for posterior buccal surfaces
- Suitable for posterior lingual surfaces
- Compact working-end configuration
- Reduced profile for detailed posterior instrumentation
- Suitable for subgingival scaling
- Designed for appropriate calculus removal
- Supports periodontal maintenance
- Suitable 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 Small 7/8 curette used for?
The Gracey Small 7/8 is an area-specific periodontal curette designed primarily for buccal and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth.
Is the Gracey 7/8 used on posterior teeth?
Yes. The 7/8 pattern is intended for posterior tooth surfaces, particularly buccal and lingual aspects.
What makes the Small 7/8 different from a standard Gracey 7/8?
The Small version uses a more compact working-end configuration, providing a reduced profile for detailed instrumentation around posterior tooth anatomy.
Is Gracey 7/8 a universal curette?
No. The Gracey 7/8 is an area-specific curette designed for a defined posterior surface application.