84 Lucas Spoon Shape Surgical Curette

The 84 Lucas Spoon Shape Surgical Curette is a double-ended instrument with mirror-image spoon-shaped working ends, each measuring 2.4 mm in width. Both blades carry an elongated radius that cups cleanly around irregular bony surfaces without gouging adjacent tissue walls. The terminal shank on each end angles at 50 degrees, providing direct working access into tooth sockets and osseous defects without repositioning the hand. The handle features a ringed, knurled grip pattern — visible in the round-body design — machined from AISI 420 stainless steel for corrosion resistance across repeated sterilization cycles. The overall instrument length is 165 mm (6.5 inches), keeping the balance point near the mid-handle for controlled curettage strokes.

The spoon blade geometry differs from a periodontal curette in that it carries no lateral cutting edge — the rim of the spoon is the working border, scraping rather than slicing. This makes the lucas curette 84 suited for socket debridement rather than root planing. The stainless-steel alloy resists distortion at autoclave temperatures of 134°C and withstands repeated cycles without blade deformation. The 50-degree shank angle matches the depth and angulation of standard molar extraction sockets, allowing the working end to reach the socket base without handle interference on the adjacent teeth.

Oral surgeons and general dentists use the 84 Lucas Spoon Shape Surgical Curette immediately after tooth extraction to remove granulation tissue, periapical cyst lining, and necrotic bone fragments from the socket. The 84 Lucas Surgical Curette also sees regular use during apical surgery, where the spoon tip curettes the periapical lesion from the cortical window without disturbing the surrounding bone margins. Surgeons work with short scooping strokes directed toward the socket walls, clearing infectious material before grafting or primary closure.

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What is a 4r 4l curette?
The 4r/4l designation refers to the mirror-image working ends that are suitable for both right and left-handed users. The curettes are made from high-quality stainless steel, which is durable and resistant to corrosion. The handle is ergonomically designed to provide a comfortable grip and control during use.