Lucas Curette 85/86

The Lucas Curette 85/86 features double-ended mirror-image spoon-shaped working ends measuring 2.7mm and 3.0mm respectively. Constructed from passivated surgical-grade stainless steel, the terminal shank angles at 50 degrees with a 20mm reach from the handle junction. Available in smooth or serrated tip configurations, the instrument weighs approximately 28 grams with a round hollow handle design. Handle options include #6 satin finish, #522 hexagon pattern, or standard cross-hatched texturing for grip control during procedures.

The elongated radius of the spoon-shaped blades distinguishes Surgical curettes in the Lucas series from standard periodontal curettes. The #85 end features a 2.7mm blade width while the 86 Lucas Bone Curette end measures 3.0mm, allowing clinicians to select the appropriate size based on socket dimensions. Often sold in sets with #87 and #88 variants measuring 3.8mm and 5.0mm respectively, these instruments maintain edge integrity through repeated autoclave sterilization cycles. Some manufacturers offer blue titanium coatings or colored handles for visual identification in surgical trays.

Oral surgeons and periodontists use the Lucas Curette 85/86 during tooth extraction procedures to remove granulation tissue, periapical cysts, and debris from extraction sockets. After tooth removal, clinicians insert the appropriate-sized spoon into the socket and execute controlled scraping motions along the bony walls to debride infected material without damaging healthy periodontal ligament tissue. The instrument also serves implant dentists during socket preparation procedures, removing pathological tissue while preserving bone volume for future implant placement. General dentists employ these curettes during surgical endodontic procedures for apicoectomy and retrograde filling placement.

Leader Surgical manufactures this instrument with dimensional controls that verify spoon diameter, shank angle, and reach specifications before distribution. Their production standards ensure the spoon-shaped working ends maintain consistent curvature across manufacturing batches, giving oral surgery practitioners reliable tools for socket debridement procedures across thousands of extraction and implant cases in specialty practices and hospital-based oral surgery departments.

Is the curette reusable?
Yes, the Lucas Surgical Curette 85/86 is a reusable instrument designed for multiple uses, provided it is properly cleaned and sterilized after each use.