13/14 Turgeon Modified Gracey Curette

The 13/14 Turgeon Modified Gracey Curette is designed for professional dental hygienists, dentists, and periodontal clinicians performing periodontal scaling and root surface debridement. The 13/14 Gracey configuration is intended for appropriate posterior tooth surfaces, while the Turgeon-modified design provides a specialized working-end configuration for controlled instrumentation. The curette’s working end is designed to adapt to tooth anatomy during periodontal procedures, allowing clinicians to engage and remove subgingival calculus and other deposits. Its configuration supports controlled scaling movements and precise periodontal instrumentation. The Turgeon Modified Gracey design can be incorporated into periodontal maintenance, nonsurgical periodontal treatment, and comprehensive dental hygiene instrument sets. It provides a useful specialized option alongside standard Gracey and universal curettes. The instrument is intended for professional clinical use. When supplied as a reusable stainless-steel instrument, it should be properly cleaned, sterilized, inspected, and maintained according to applicable manufacturer instructions and clinical protocols. Key Features 13/14 Gracey configuration Turgeon Modified Gracey design Designed for posterior tooth surfaces Suitable for subgingival calculus removal Supports root surface debridement Precision working-end adaptation Controlled periodontal instrumentation Suitable for periodontal maintenance Ergonomic handle for secure handling Reusable stainless-steel construction where applicable Product Specifications Specification Details Product Name 13/14 Turgeon Modified Gracey Curette Instrument Type Gracey Periodontal Curette Pattern 13/14 Design Turgeon Modified Gracey Primary Use Periodontal Scaling & Debridement Typical Area Posterior Teeth Working End Modified Gracey Blade Application Dental Hygiene / Periodontics Material Stainless Steel Reusable Yes, where applicable Intended Users Dentists & Dental Hygienists Applications The 13/14 Turgeon Modified Gracey Curette can be used for: Posterior periodontal scaling Subgingival calculus removal Root surface debridement Periodontal maintenance Nonsurgical periodontal procedures Removal of periodontal deposits Professional dental hygiene treatments Posterior tooth instrumentation Benefits Posterior Application: The 13/14 configuration is designed for appropriate posterior periodontal surfaces. Controlled Instrumentation: The modified Gracey working end supports precise adaptation to tooth anatomy. Effective Debridement: Suitable for removing subgingival calculus and periodontal deposits during appropriate procedures. Durable Construction: Stainless-steel construction supports repeated professional use with proper care. FAQs 1. What is the 13/14 Turgeon Modified Gracey Curette used for? It is designed for periodontal scaling, subgingival calculus removal, and root surface debridement on appropriate posterior tooth surfaces. 2. What does 13/14 indicate? The 13/14 designation identifies the specific Gracey working-end configuration. 3. What does Turgeon Modified mean? It identifies a modified Gracey-style instrument configuration intended for specific periodontal instrumentation applications. 4. Is it suitable for periodontal maintenance? Yes. It can be incorporated into appropriate periodontal maintenance procedures. 5. Is the curette reusable? Yes, when supplied as a reusable instrument and properly cleaned and sterilized according to applicable manufacturer instructions and clinical protocols. 6. Who should use this instrument? It is intended for trained dentists, dental hygienists, periodontists, and other qualified dental professionals.