17/18 Turgeon Modified McCall Curette

The 17/18 Turgeon Modified McCall Curette is designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and periodontal professionals performing periodontal scaling and debridement procedures. Its 17/18 McCall configuration provides a specialized working end for instrumentation of appropriate posterior tooth surfaces. The Turgeon-modified design combines the McCall-style working end with a modified configuration intended to support controlled periodontal instrumentation. The working end can be adapted to tooth surfaces to engage and remove calculus and other periodontal deposits during appropriate clinical procedures. The 17/18 Turgeon Modified McCall Curette is suitable for periodontal maintenance, nonsurgical periodontal procedures, and professional dental hygiene setups. Its handle is designed to provide secure finger positioning and controlled manipulation during scaling. This instrument can be included in comprehensive periodontal curette collections alongside Gracey curettes, universal curettes, and other specialized scaling instruments. 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 17/18 McCall configuration Turgeon Modified McCall design Designed for posterior tooth surfaces Suitable for periodontal scaling Supports subgingival calculus removal Useful for root surface debridement Precision working-end adaptation Suitable for periodontal maintenance Ergonomic handle for controlled instrumentation Reusable stainless-steel construction where applicable Product Specifications Specification Details Product Name 17/18 Turgeon Modified McCall Curette Instrument Type Periodontal Curette Pattern 17/18 Design Turgeon Modified McCall Primary Use Periodontal Scaling & Debridement Typical Area Posterior Teeth Working End Modified McCall Curette Application Dental Hygiene / Periodontics Material Stainless Steel Reusable Yes, where applicable Intended Users Dentists & Dental Hygienists Applications The 17/18 Turgeon Modified McCall 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 17/18 configuration is designed for appropriate posterior periodontal instrumentation. Controlled Debridement: The modified McCall working end supports controlled engagement of calculus and deposits. Precise Adaptation: The working end can be adapted to appropriate tooth surfaces during periodontal instrumentation. Durable Construction: Stainless-steel construction supports repeated professional use with proper care. FAQs 1. What is the 17/18 Turgeon Modified McCall Curette used for? It is designed for periodontal scaling, subgingival calculus removal, and root surface debridement, particularly on appropriate posterior tooth surfaces. 2. What does 17/18 indicate? The 17/18 designation identifies the specific McCall working-end configuration. 3. What does Turgeon Modified mean? It identifies a modified McCall-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.