PERIODONTIA INSTRUMENTS - FIG. GRA 17/18

Health Information – Periodontics Instrument (Gracey Curette 17/18)

The Gracey 17/18 periodontal instrument plays a vital role in maintaining and restoring periodontal health. Specifically designed to access the distal surfaces of posterior teeth, this curette allows clinicians to perform deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) with precision, helping to remove subgingival plaque and calculus that contribute to periodontal disease.

Key Health Benefits:

• Supports Gum Health: Helps prevent and treat gingivitis and periodontitis by removing harmful biofilm and deposits.

• Disease Management: Essential in non-surgical periodontal therapy to reduce inflammation, pocket depth, and bleeding.

• Precision Access: Unique angulation enhances effectiveness in areas that are difficult to reach, minimizing the risk of incomplete cleaning.

• Patient Comfort: Designed to be gentle on root surfaces and surrounding soft tissue, promoting faster healing and less discomfort.

Using high-quality instruments like the Gracey 17/18 is critical for maintaining long-term oral and systemic health, as untreated periodontal disease has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and other systemic conditions.