Perio-instruments Flashcards
What instrument is this?
A mini sickle
Describe the mini sickle?
- A double ended point scaler
- Has two cutting edges on each blade for buccal & lingual embrasure surfaces (The V shaped valleys between teeth)
- Sharp end of the blade.
- Triangular in cross section
Where do you use the mini sickle?
Supra gingivally?
Why is the mini sickle used supragingivally?
As the pointed end of the instrument can damage the epithelium of the pocket.
What is this instrument?
The columbia curette
Describe the Columbia Curette?
- Doubled ended universal curette
- Two cutting edges on each blade.
- Has a spoon like curved edge of blade.
- Semi-circular cross section.
Where is the columbia curette used?
Subgingival scaling anywhere in the mouth.
What is the limitation of the columbia curette?
It has limited access to deep pockets.
If the blade is engaged at less than 45* it cannot remove the calculus.
What is this?
Gracey Curette 1-2
Describe Gracey curette grey 1-2
Double ended instrument
Single cutting edge on each blade.
Where is the gracey curette grey 1-2 used?
Anterior Subgingivally.
What is this?
Gracey curette 7-8 (green)
Describe the gracey curette green 7-8?
double ended instrument
Single cutting edge on each blade,
Where is the gracey curette green 7-8 used?
Subgingivally lingual and buccal of posterior teeth
What is this?
Gracey curette 11-12 (orange)
Describe the gracey orange curette 11-12
double ended instrument
Single cutting edge on each blade.
Where is the gracey curette orange 11-12 used?
This is used in the posterior teeth on the mesial subgingivally
What is this?
Gracey curette 13-14 (blue)
describe the gracey curette blue 13-14
Double ended instrument
Single cutting edge on the blade.
Where is the gracey curette blue 13-14 used?
This is used subgingivally on the posterior distal.
What is this?
The hoe 134-135 (yellow)
Where is the yellow hoe 134-135 used?
Supragingival and subgingival on lingual and buccal surfaces.
What is this?
Hoe 156-157 (red)
Where is the red hoe 156-157 used?
Supra and subgingival scaling on mesial and distal surfaces.
