Gracey Curettes are specialized periodontal hand instruments used for removing subgingival calculus and performing root planing during periodontal therapy. They are designed to clean specific tooth surfaces below the gum line, making them more precise than universal curettes. Gracey curettes have a curved blade with only one cutting edge, which allows clinicians to adapt the instrument easily to the root surface and minimize trauma to surrounding tissues.
Common Gracey Curette Numbers and Uses
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Gracey 1/2 – Anterior teeth (all surfaces)
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Gracey 3/4 – Anterior teeth (alternative design)
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Gracey 5/6 – Anterior and premolars
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Gracey 7/8 – Buccal and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth
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Gracey 9/10 – Buccal and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth
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Gracey 11/12 – Mesial surfaces of posterior teeth
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Gracey 13/14 – Distal surfaces of posterior teeth
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