Hand Scalers

Question 1

describe the Mini Sickle (red) and where can you use it?

Answer 1

A double-ended point scaler with two cutting edges on each blade for buccal and lingual embrasure surfaces supra-gingivally and within the pocket orifice

Question 2

describe the Columbia Curette 4R-4L (red) and where can you use it?

Answer 2

A double-ended universal curette with 2 cutting edges on each blade for sub- gingival scaling and root planing anywhere in the mouth but with limited access to deep pockets.

Question 3

describe the Gracey Curette 1-2 (grey) and where can you use it?

Answer 3

A double-ended curette, each blade having a single cutting edge. Designed specifically for fine/deep sub-gingival scaling of upper and lower anterior teeth.

Question 4

describe the Gracey Curette 7-8 (green) and where can you use it?

Answer 4

A double-ended curette, each blade having a single cutting edge. Specifically designed for fine/deep sub-gingival scaling of buccal/lingual surfaces of posterior teeth.

Question 5

describe the Gracey Curette 11-12 (orange) and where can you use it?

Answer 5

A double-ended curette, each blade having a single cutting edge. Specifically designed for fine/deep sub-gingival scaling of mesial surfaces of posterior teeth.

Question 6

describe the Gracey Curette 13-14 (blue) - and where can you use it?

Answer 6

A double-ended curette, each blade having a single cutting edge. Specifically designed for fine/deep sub-gingival scaling of the distal surfaces of posterior teeth.

Question 7

describe the Hoe Scaler 134-135 (yellow) and where can you use it?

Answer 7

A double-ended instrument for gross supra- and sub-gingival scaling mainly on buccal and lingual surfaces.

Question 8

describe the Hoe Scaler 156-157 (red) and where can you use it?

Answer 8

A double-ended instrument for gross supra- and sub-gingival scaling mainly on mesial and distal surface