Barnhart 1/2 Curette is selected when a clinician wants a universal instrument with extended reach for posterior teeth, without the area-specific limitations of a Gracey pattern.
The defining feature is a terminal shank longer than the Barnhart 5/6, paired with two cutting edges per end so mesial and distal surfaces of a tooth can be scaled without switching instruments. The thin, sharp blade adapts closely to the tooth surface and slips easily under tight tissue.
Clinically, the 1/2 is used for general supragingival and subgingival scaling and root planing across anterior and posterior teeth, well suited to light to moderate calculus rather than heavy, tenacious deposits. Double-ended, medical-grade stainless steel, corrosion resistant, fully autoclavable.
Product Features
- Barnhart 1/2 Curette has an extended terminal shank for reach around posterior teeth
- Two cutting edges per end scale mesial and distal surfaces without switching tools
- Universal 90-degree blade angle adapts to anterior and posterior surfaces alike
- Thin, sharp cutting edge slips easily under tight tissue
- Well suited to light to moderate calculus rather than heavy deposits
- Double-ended design streamlines general scaling appointments
- Medical-grade stainless steel, corrosion resistant, fully autoclavable
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