Gracey Small Dental Curette 17/18 Periodontal 3 Pack

Gracey Small 17/18 Curette for Distal Posterior Instrumentation

The Gracey Small 17/18 Curette 3-Piece Set is an area-specific periodontal instrument designed for instrumentation of the distal surfaces of posterior teeth. The 17/18 pattern is a modified Gracey configuration developed to improve access to posterior distal surfaces through its pronounced shank angulation and extended terminal shank.

The Small configuration further distinguishes this instrument from a standard Gracey 17/18. Its reduced working end provides a more compact profile for situations where access around posterior anatomy is restricted. This makes the instrument particularly relevant to detailed instrumentation around molars and other confined posterior areas.

Unlike a universal curette, the Gracey 17/18 is area-specific. Its offset blade is designed so that the appropriate lower cutting edge is used against the tooth surface. Correct positioning of the terminal shank is therefore an important part of proper clinical instrumentation.

The compact working end can be used for appropriate subgingival calculus removal and periodontal debridement on distal posterior surfaces. The smaller blade profile may also provide access to restricted areas around root anatomy and furcation regions where a larger working end may be less convenient.

The product is supplied as a 3-piece set, giving dental professionals multiple instruments for clinical rotation and sterilization workflows. The stainless steel construction is intended for repeated professional use and standard dental instrument reprocessing.

Key Features

• Gracey Small 17/18 pattern
• Area-specific periodontal curette
• Compact/reduced-size working end
• Designed for distal posterior surfaces
• Pronounced terminal shank angulation
• Extended terminal shank configuration
• Suitable for posterior molar instrumentation
• Designed for appropriate subgingival calculus removal
• Supports periodontal debridement
• Useful for restricted posterior access
• Stainless steel construction
• Reusable design
• Suitable for standard sterilization procedures
• Supplied as a 3-piece set

FAQs

What is the Gracey Small 17/18 curette used for?
The Gracey Small 17/18 is an area-specific periodontal curette designed primarily for distal surfaces of posterior teeth, particularly during subgingival scaling and periodontal debridement.

What is the difference between a Gracey Small 17/18 and standard 17/18?
The Small version uses a reduced working end while retaining the 17/18 distal-posterior configuration. Its compact profile is intended to improve access in restricted posterior areas.

Why is the Gracey 17/18 used on distal posterior surfaces?
Its pronounced shank angulation and longer terminal shank provide working access to distal posterior surfaces, including molars.

Is the Gracey Small 17/18 a universal curette?
No. It is an area-specific Gracey curette, meaning its working end is designed for a particular tooth-surface application rather than general full-mouth use.