Lucas Curette 86/87

The Lucas Curette 86/87 features double-ended mirror-image spoon-shaped working ends measuring 3.0mm and 3.8mm respectively. Constructed from AISI 420 surgical-grade stainless steel, the terminal shanks angle at 50 degrees with a 20mm reach from handle junction. The #86 end features a medium-sized spoon while the #87 end provides a larger working surface for broader surgical sites. Available with round hollow handles, hexagon handles, or #6 satin finish options weighing approximately 29 grams.

Dental Curettes in the Lucas series feature elongated radius spoon shapes with smooth or serrated cutting surfaces. The instrument maintains dimensional stability through repeated autoclave sterilization cycles at temperatures up to 134 degrees Celsius. Often sold in sets with #85 and #88 models measuring 2.7mm and 5.0mm respectively, these dental surgical instruments provide complete size options for various bony defect dimensions. Some manufacturers offer blue or black titanium coatings for visual identification during surgical procedures.

Oral surgeons and periodontists use the Lucas Curette 86/87 during cyst enucleation and tooth extraction procedures to remove granulation tissue, periapical pathology, and debris from bony cavities. After initial incision and flap elevation, clinicians insert the appropriate-sized spoon into the defect and execute controlled scraping motions along cavity walls to debride infected material while preserving healthy bone structure. The #86 end addresses medium-sized extraction sockets while the #87 end manages larger cystic lesions requiring more aggressive curettage. Implant dentists also employ these curettes during socket preservation procedures, removing pathological tissue before grafting materials are placed.

Leader Surgical manufactures this instrument with strict dimensional controls that verify spoon diameter, shank angle, and reach specifications before distribution. Their quality standards ensure consistent spoon curvature and edge geometry across production batches, giving oral surgery practitioners reliable tools for debridement procedures across thousands of extraction and cyst removal cases in specialty practices and hospital-based oral surgery departments.

What material are they made from?
They are manufactured from high-quality surgical-grade stainless steel, which ensures durability, longevity, and corrosion resistance.