area specific curettes

Question 1

these are used in

Answer 1

deep periodontal pockets due to their ability to adapt to root anatomy

Question 2

how many cutting edges

Answer 2

1
lower portion of working-end

Question 3

toe?

Answer 3

rounded

Question 4

shank

Answer 4

straight and complex

Question 5

already angled at what degree

Answer 5

70 degrees

Question 6

which is cutting edge?

Answer 6

there is one and its the LOWER ONE

non-working edge is angled higher and blunt

Question 7

gracey curette series shank design ranges from

Answer 7

simple to complex to rigid to account for root surfaces in deep pockets

Question 8

which gracey for anterior teeth all surface

Answer 8

gracey 1/2

anterior teeth only

Question 9

which gracey for posterior teeth MESIAL surfaces

Answer 9

gracey 11/12

mesial, buccal, lingual aspects of posterior teeth

Question 10

for subgingival debridement for pockets >

Answer 10

5mm

Question 11

the face is tilted 70 degrees relative to the terminal shank which allows optimal adaptation when the terminal shank is

Answer 11

parallel to the tooth surface

Question 12

which gracey for posterior teeth- distal surfaces

Answer 12

gracey 13/14

Question 13

gracey 1./2 anterior region design

Answer 13

simple shank (handle should be parallel to long axis of the tooth when scaling)

flip instrument to cover toward and away surfaces

Question 14

terminal shank and handle should be ____to long axis of tooth once in interproximal space with gracey 1/2

Answer 14

parallel