Figure 3-3. Sickle scalers.
b. Universal Curettes. Universal curettes are used in all areas of the mouth.
These instruments are characterized by their curved blade which makes adaptation to
the tooth surface much easier. Commonly used universal curettes (figure 3-4) are listed
below.
(1)
Younger-Good 7-8.
(2)
Colombia 13-14.
Figure 3-4. Universal curettes.
MD0513
3-5