13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette

The 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette is a specialized periodontal dental instrument designed for professional calculus removal, periodontal debridement, and root surface instrumentation. Its curved 13/14C working-end configuration provides clinicians with a precision-oriented instrument for accessing and adapting to appropriate tooth surfaces during dental hygiene and periodontal procedures. Columbia University curettes are widely used as part of professional periodontal instrumentation systems. The 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette is designed to provide controlled contact with tooth surfaces while allowing dental professionals to remove calculus and other adherent deposits. Its curved design can assist with adaptation around tooth contours and in areas where a straight working end may provide less convenient access. The instrument can be incorporated into a comprehensive periodontal treatment setup alongside periodontal probes, explorers, sickle scalers, universal curettes, Gracey curettes, and other specialized dental hygiene instruments. The 13/14C configuration should be selected according to the clinical area and the clinician’s preferred instrumentation technique. The working end is designed for controlled periodontal debridement. During appropriate procedures, the curette may be used to engage and remove calculus from tooth surfaces and to assist with root surface instrumentation. Proper angulation, adaptation, lateral pressure, and activation are important for effective deposit removal while minimizing unnecessary trauma to the surrounding tissues. The 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette is manufactured from durable stainless steel , providing strength and resistance to corrosion when properly maintained. Stainless-steel construction makes the instrument suitable for repeated professional use and supports appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization procedures. A polished finish can also facilitate routine cleaning and instrument maintenance. The curved working-end design provides useful tactile control during periodontal instrumentation. Tactile sensitivity allows dental professionals to detect calculus deposits and assess the condition of accessible root surfaces during treatment. The instrument can therefore be incorporated into periodontal maintenance and non-surgical periodontal therapy workflows by appropriately trained clinicians. The curette is suitable for general dental practices, dental hygiene clinics, periodontal practices, dental schools, and professional periodontal instrument sets . It can be used during routine prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, calculus removal, and appropriate non-surgical periodontal procedures. After clinical use, the instrument should be thoroughly cleaned and processed according to validated dental instrument reprocessing protocols. The working edge should be inspected regularly for wear or damage. If sharpening is required, it should be performed using an appropriate technique according to manufacturer recommendations to preserve the intended working-end geometry. For dental eCommerce applications, the 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette is a practical choice for dental professionals seeking a reusable periodontal curette with a curved working-end configuration. Its durable stainless-steel construction and specialized periodontal application make it a useful addition to a professional dental hygiene and periodontal instrumentation set . The instrument should be used by qualified dental professionals following appropriate periodontal instrumentation techniques, infection-control protocols, and manufacturer recommendations. Key Features 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette Specialized periodontal curette design Curved working-end configuration Designed for controlled calculus removal Suitable for periodontal debridement Supports root surface instrumentation Provides controlled adaptation to tooth contours Durable stainless-steel construction Corrosion-resistant with proper maintenance Reusable professional dental instrument Suitable for periodontal maintenance Ideal for dental hygiene and periodontal instrument sets Product Specifications Specification Details Product Type Periodontal Curette Application Calculus Removal & Periodontal Debridement Material Stainless Steel Finish Polished Sterilization Autoclavable / Sterilizable according to manufacturer instructions Reusability Reusable Specialty Periodontics & Dental Hygiene Instrument Type Columbia University Curette Working End 13/14C Design Curved Usage Periodontal Scaling & Root Surface Debridement Product Contents 1 × 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette Product Contents 1 × 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette Applications The 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette may be used for: Periodontal calculus removal Dental prophylaxis Periodontal maintenance Appropriate subgingival debridement Root surface instrumentation Non-surgical periodontal therapy Removal of adherent deposits Periodontal hygiene procedures Professional dental scaling Dental hygiene education and training FAQs 1. What is a 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette? The 13/14C Curved Columbia University Curette is a specialized periodontal hand instrument designed for calculus removal and periodontal debridement. 2. What is the Columbia University Curette used for? It is used for controlled periodontal instrumentation, including calculus removal and root surface debridement during appropriate dental hygiene procedures. 3. What does 13/14C mean? 13/14C identifies the specific working-end configuration, with the C indicating the curved design of this instrument. 4. Is the 13/14C Columbia Curette reusable? Yes. When supplied as a reusable stainless-steel instrument, it should be cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, and maintained between patients according to validated processing procedures. 5. Can the Columbia University Curette be autoclaved? Reusable stainless-steel periodontal instruments are generally suitable for appropriate sterilization processes. Always follow the manufacturer’s specific cleaning and sterilization instructions. 6. What material is this periodontal curette made from? The instrument is manufactured from stainless steel, providing durability and corrosion resistance when properly cleaned and maintained. 7. Who should use a 13/14C Columbia University Curette? It is intended for qualified dental professionals, including dentists and dental hygienists, performing appropriate periodontal scaling and debridement procedures.