7 Gracey Curettes

The 7 Gracey Curettes set includes seven double-ended, area-specific instruments covering patterns 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14. Each instrument features a color-coded silicone sleeve over a hollow stainless-steel handle — each pattern carries a distinct color for instant chairside identification without reading instrument markings. Handle length measures approximately 17 cm with an overall instrument weight under 16 grams. All blades are constructed from AISI 420 surgical-grade stainless steel with a 70-degree blade offset to the terminal shank, producing a single active lower cutting edge per working end.

The silicone sleeve sits over the hollow handle without adding dead weight, maintaining the tactile sensitivity that clinicians rely on during subgingival stroke activation. Each sleeve is heat-resistant and survives repeated autoclave cycles at 134°C without shrinking or discoloring. Cureta Gracey Silicone handle designs like this color-coded format also reduce instrument mix-ups in busy clinical trays during full-mouth debridement sessions. Rounded blade toes across all seven patterns prevent inadvertent laceration of the sulcular epithelium during deep pocket access.

Periodontists and dental hygienists use 7 Gracey Curettes during non-surgical periodontal therapy, supportive maintenance visits, and pre-surgical debridement. The 1/2 and 3/4 address all anterior surfaces, 5/6 bridges anterior and premolar zones, 7/8 and 9/10 cover posterior buccal and lingual surfaces, and 11/12 with 13/14 reach mesial and distal molar surfaces. Instruments Gracey Set configurations in this 7-piece color-coded format are increasingly adopted in dental schools for teaching surface-specific instrumentation sequencing.

Leader Surgical supplies this set with consistent blade geometry, verified shank angulation, and color-matched silicone sleeves — a reliable full-arch debridement solution for both clinical practice and educational settings.

What are these instruments used for?
These are area-specific curettes designed for deep subgingival scaling and root planing [1, 2]. Each of the 7 pieces is angled to reach specific tooth surfaces (e.g., 1/2 for anterior teeth, 13/14 for distal posterior surfaces) [1, 10].