- For distal surface on rear teeth.

- For the removal of sub-gingival calculus and for the root cleaning.

- Gracey curettes are the most popular and common, less traumatic than the Universal type.

- They are site specific as they are designed and assorted to adapt to the specific area or tooth surface to be treated.

- The blade of the Gracey curette is off set from the terminal shank at 70° and sharped only in one side. 13-14 Distal surfaces, molars and premolars.

- Stainless steel handle diameter 10 mm.

- The Short type curette has the same shape as a Long type Gracey except for the cutting end which is shorter to allow easier sub-gingival operation, even in case of deep narrow pockets.