15/16 Rigid After Five™ Gracey Curette

The 15/16 Rigid After Five™ Gracey Curette is designed for professional periodontal scaling and debridement procedures where additional access and a rigid working end are beneficial. The Gracey 15/16 configuration is intended for posterior tooth instrumentation, while the After Five™ design incorporates an extended shank to improve access to deeper periodontal areas. The rigid working end provides increased resistance and control when engaging tenacious calculus and subgingival deposits. This makes the instrument a useful addition to periodontal instrument collections for clinicians performing controlled root surface instrumentation. The extended shank allows the clinician to reach deeper periodontal pockets while maintaining appropriate adaptation of the Gracey blade to the tooth surface. It can be used as part of periodontal maintenance and nonsurgical periodontal treatment procedures. The 15/16 Rigid After Five™ Gracey Curette is suitable for professional dental hygiene and periodontal practices. When supplied as a reusable stainless-steel instrument, it should be cleaned, sterilized, inspected, and maintained according to applicable manufacturer instructions and clinical protocols. Key Features Gracey 15/16 configuration Rigid After Five™ design Extended shank for deeper periodontal access Designed for posterior tooth surfaces Suitable for subgingival calculus removal Rigid working end for tenacious deposits Supports root surface debridement Precision Gracey blade Ergonomic handle for controlled instrumentation Reusable stainless-steel construction where applicable Product Specifications Specification Details Product Name 15/16 Rigid After Five™ Gracey Curette Instrument Type Gracey Periodontal Curette Pattern 15/16 Design Rigid After Five™ Shank Extended Primary Use Periodontal Scaling & Debridement Typical Area Posterior Teeth Working End Rigid Gracey Blade Application Dental Hygiene / Periodontics Material Stainless Steel Reusable Yes, where applicable Intended Users Dentists & Dental Hygienists Applications The 15/16 Rigid After Five™ Gracey Curette can be used for: Posterior periodontal scaling Deep periodontal scaling Subgingival calculus removal Root surface debridement Periodontal maintenance Nonsurgical periodontal procedures Deeper periodontal pocket instrumentation Removal of tenacious subgingival deposits Benefits Enhanced Access: The After Five™ extended shank provides additional reach into deeper periodontal areas. Rigid Working End: Provides increased resistance and control when engaging firm calculus. Posterior Instrumentation: The 15/16 configuration is designed for appropriate posterior periodontal surfaces. Precision: The Gracey working end supports controlled adaptation to tooth anatomy. Durable Design: Stainless-steel construction supports repeated professional use with proper care. FAQs 1. What is the 15/16 Rigid After Five™ Gracey Curette used for? It is designed for periodontal scaling, subgingival calculus removal, and root surface debridement on posterior tooth surfaces. 2. What does “After Five™” mean? It refers to an extended-shank Gracey design intended to improve access to deeper periodontal areas. 3. Why is this curette rigid? The rigid working end provides increased control and resistance when removing tenacious calculus. 4. What is the 15/16 configuration used for? The 15/16 Gracey configuration is intended for appropriate posterior periodontal instrumentation. 5. Is it suitable for deeper periodontal pockets? The extended shank is designed to improve access to deeper periodontal areas when used appropriately by a trained professional. 6. Is the curette reusable? Yes, when supplied as a reusable instrument and properly cleaned and sterilized according to applicable manufacturer instructions and clinical protocols. 7. Who should use this instrument? It is intended for trained dentists, dental hygienists, periodontists, and other qualified dental professionals.