Titanium Gracey Curette Specific Instruments

Titanium Gracey Curette Specific Instruments

The Titanium Gracey Curette Specific Instruments are dental periodontal hand instruments designed around the area-specific Gracey curette pattern. Gracey curettes are used for controlled subgingival calculus removal and root-surface instrumentation, with different Gracey patterns selected according to the tooth surface and area being treated.

The current Peak Surgicals product is identified as SKU PS-DS-011 and is classified within the Titanium Scalers & Curettes range. The live product specification lists the instrument as reusable and provides satin, dull, and mirror finish options.

Area-Specific Gracey Curette Design

Gracey curettes differ from universal curettes because they are designed for area-specific periodontal instrumentation. The working-end geometry of individual Gracey patterns is intended to adapt to particular tooth surfaces and root areas.

This makes the Gracey system suitable for clinicians who require dedicated curette patterns for different areas of the dentition rather than using one universal working-end design for every tooth surface.

Subgingival Calculus Removal

Gracey curettes are commonly used for the removal of deep subgingival calculus. Their area-specific design helps the clinician adapt the working end to the intended root surface during periodontal scaling procedures.

The exact Gracey numbers or pattern combinations supplied with the current Peak Surgicals product are not stated on the live page. Buyers requiring specific patterns such as 1/2, 7/8, 11/12, 13/14, or other Gracey configurations should confirm them before ordering.

Root Surface Instrumentation

In addition to subgingival calculus removal, Gracey curettes are used for finishing and instrumentation of subgingival root surfaces. Instrument selection depends on the tooth region and surface being treated.

The current Peak Surgicals listing does not identify individual anterior, posterior, mesial, distal, buccal, or lingual Gracey configurations for SKU PS-DS-011, so these should not be assumed from the product title alone.

Reusable Dental Instrument

Peak Surgicals specifically identifies this product as reusable. The instrument should therefore be cleaned, inspected, and reprocessed according to applicable manufacturer instructions and the dental facility's validated instrument-processing procedures.

Before reuse, the working end, shank, handle, and cutting surface should be inspected for visible damage, deformation, corrosion, or deterioration that could affect normal periodontal instrumentation.

Material Specification Requires Verification

The current live product page contains an important specification inconsistency. The product title and product type identify the instrument as Titanium and place it within the Titanium Scalers & Curettes range, while the product specification table lists the material as German Stainless Steel.

For this reason, the exact working-end and handle material should be confirmed before ordering. The product should not be described as fully titanium, titanium-coated, or German stainless steel throughout until the Peak Surgicals product record has been verified and corrected.

Satin, Dull and Mirror Finish Options

The current Peak Surgicals specification lists satin, dull, and mirror finish options. Buyers requiring a particular instrument finish should confirm the selected configuration when ordering.

The live page does not explain whether these finish options apply to the handle, working end, or complete instrument, so that detail should also be verified if it is important to procurement.

Periodontal and Dental Clinic Use

The Gracey curette pattern is relevant for periodontal departments, dental clinics, hygiene procedures, specialist periodontal practices, teaching facilities, and dental instrument inventories requiring area-specific hand instrumentation.

The current product page does not specify individual Gracey numbers, handle diameter, working-end dimensions, overall length, or exact tooth-surface indications for the supplied configuration. Those details should be confirmed when ordering a procedure-specific curette.

Product Specifications

For Dental Clinics and Periodontal Procurement

The Gracey Curette Specific Instruments are relevant for periodontal clinics, general dental practices, dental hygiene departments, hospitals, teaching institutions, distributors, and procurement teams sourcing reusable periodontal hand instruments.

For accurate purchasing, buyers can reference SKU PS-DS-011 and should confirm the required Gracey pattern, material configuration, and finish before ordering. Exact Gracey numbers, overall dimensions, working-end geometry, handle specification, and whether the instrument is titanium or German stainless steel should be verified because these details are not consistently defined on the current Peak Surgicals page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Gracey curette used for?

Gracey curettes are area-specific periodontal instruments used for subgingival calculus removal and finishing or instrumentation of subgingival root surfaces.

Are Gracey curettes area specific?

Yes. Different Gracey patterns are designed to adapt to specific tooth regions and surfaces.

Which Gracey numbers are included with PS-DS-011?

The current Peak Surgicals page does not list the individual Gracey numbers or pattern combinations supplied with this product.

Is this product made from titanium?

The product name and type identify it as Titanium, but the current specification table lists German Stainless Steel as the material. The exact construction should therefore be confirmed before ordering.

Is the instrument reusable?

Yes. Peak Surgicals currently lists PS-DS-011 as a reusable instrument.

What is the SKU for this Gracey curette product?

The current Peak Surgicals SKU / model number is PS-DS-011.