Dental Curettes AF Type 1/2

Dental Curettes AF Type (Fig. 1/2): Precision for Deep Anterior Access

In the field of periodontal treatment, the distinction between success or failure typically is in the capacity to get to the bottom of an extensive pocket. The AF Type (After-Five) Dental Curette Fig. 1/2 is a specific instrument that is designed specifically for teeth that have pockets in the periodontal space that are greater than 5mm.1 By altering the traditional Gracey 1/2 design, this instrument offers the extra reach and a slim profile required for subgingival scaling that is thorough and root planning in difficult situations.

The "After-Five" Engineering Advantage

The AF Type Fig. 1/2 is specially designed to surpass some of the limitations inherent in standard curettes. It includes two important structural improvements:

• 3-millimetre Extended Terminal Shank. The terminal shank has been extended by 3 millimetres. 2 This allows the doctor to get deeply into the periodontal pockets of incisors as well as canines without the handle or shank affecting the edge of the incisors.
  
• 10% thinner blade: To make it easier to access tight, constricted or inflamed gingival tissues, the blade is smaller by 10 per cent. 3 This makes it easier for less traumatic access into the sulcus as well as better adaptation to the small surface of the root that is typical of anterior dentition.
  

Premium Stainless Steel Construction

The durability and sensitivity of the tactile are the main features of the AF Type curettes. Constructed from premium Stainless Steel, these instruments are designed to provide the highest level of performance:

• Optimised Tactile Feedback. The stainless steel that is refined emits subtle vibrations that allow the doctor to differentiate between the calculus of residual in the cementum on the root surface.
• Outstanding Edge Retention. These blades can be tempered by vacuum to keep an edge that is razor-sharp, ensuring efficient biofilm and calculus removal using smaller strokes.
• Complete sterilization Reliability: Highly resistant to pitting and corrosion. These instruments are made to stand up to daily ultrasonic cleaning and autoclave cycles with high temperatures.

Core Clinical Applications

The AF Type Fig. 1/2 is a vital instrument for the treatment of the anterior region:

1. The Deep Anterior Scaling is specially made for the entire surface of anterior teeth that are deeper than 5mm.
2. Root Planning: Perfect for smoothing roots in deep periodontal lesions, to promote tissue reconnect.
3. The Narrow Sulcus Access. This 10% smaller blade is ideal for patients suffering from narrow gingival biotypes or those with the anterior teeth that are crowded. 4
   
4. A Minimally Invasive Debridement. The slim shape reduces the amount of tissue that is displaced, resulting in improved post-operative comfort to the patient.

Technical Specifications

Feature Details

Model AF (After-Five) Type Fig. 1/2

Primary Area Anterior Teeth (Incisors & Canines)

Material : Surgical Grade Stainless Steel

Blade Profile 10% Thinner for Micro-Access

Shank Design 3mm Longer Terminal Shank

Sterilisation Fully Autoclavable (134 °C)

The Professional's Choice for Periodontal Health

The Dental Curette AF Type Fig. 1/2 is the next stage of precision in the field of hygiene instruments. Combining the 3mm long reach with a thin and durable stainless steel blade, it equips doctors with the ability required to treat complex periodontal problems efficiently.