Rigid After Gracey 13/14 Curette is selected for distal posterior pockets that are both deeper than 5mm and carrying moderate to heavy calculus, a combination the standard 13/14 and the standard After 13/14 are not built to handle at the same time.
The defining feature is a terminal shank 3mm longer than the standard 13/14, matching the After pattern’s reach, combined with a thicker, stiffer shank profile that resists flexing under the extra lateral pressure heavier calculus requires. The blade keeps its standard full width and 70-degree offset cutting edge.
Clinically, it is used for deep scaling and root debridement on the distal surfaces of second and third molars during active periodontal therapy, typically paired with the Rigid After 11/12 for matching mesial reach. Double-ended, medical-grade stainless steel, corrosion resistant, fully autoclavable.
Product Features
- Rigid After Gracey 13/14 Curette combines extended reach with added shank strength
- Terminal shank 3mm longer than the standard 13/14 bypasses the crown and occlusion
- Thicker, stiffer shank handles moderate to heavy calculus at that depth
- Keeps the standard full-width blade and 70-degree cutting edge
- Reaches second and third molars where deep pockets carry heavier deposits
- Typically paired with the Rigid After 11/12 for matching mesial reach
- Medical-grade stainless steel, corrosion resistant, fully autoclavable
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