Gracey curette Posterior 14/15

The Gracey curette Posterior 14/15 features a double-ended configuration with area-specific blade angulation. The working end measures 0.9mm in width and 4mm in length, with a terminal shank diameter of 1.1mm. Each blade sits offset at a 70-degree angle from the terminal shank, creating one lower cutting edge for calculus removal and one higher edge for tissue preservation. The 14 end targets distal surfaces while the 15 end accesses mesial surfaces of posterior teeth.

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel, the instrument maintains edge retention through repeated autoclave cycles. The rounded toe and back minimize soft tissue trauma during subgingival insertion. Gracey 14/15 Posterior dental curette models feature exaggerated shank angles similar to the 13/14 pattern but with blade finishing comparable to the 11/12 design. This combination addresses access limitations that standard patterns cannot overcome in deep molar pockets.

Dental hygienists and periodontists use the Gracey curette Posterior 14/15 during scaling and root planing procedures to treat moderate-to-severe periodontitis. The instrument removes bacterial deposits and smooths root surfaces in periodontal pockets exceeding 4mm depth. Clinicians position the correct cutting edge parallel to the tooth surface being treated, then apply controlled strokes along mesial and distal molar surfaces where standard 11/12 and 13/14 curettes cannot reach adequately. Periodontal instrument designs like this address mandibular posterior regions where handle obstruction from the maxillary arch limits access.

Leader Surgical maintains strict manufacturing standards to ensure each curette delivers the dimensional accuracy necessary for successful periodontal therapy. Their quality control protocols verify blade angles, shank lengths, and edge sharpness before instruments leave the facility, giving practitioners confidence in consistent clinical performance across thousands of scaling procedures in both specialty periodontal offices and general dental practices.

What surfaces is the 14/15 curette used for?
The 14/15 is designed as a pair to cover posterior surfaces. The 14 end is for the distal surfaces of molars and premolars, while the 15 end is for the mesial surfaces of the same teeth.