Inside the Basic Hygienist Kit — Every Instrument Explained

Explorer, probe, mirror, mini sickle and Mini McCall: the recall tray for prophylaxis and maintenance days

The recall tray: examine, probe and scale with five instruments in one cassette. Built for hygienists doing prophylaxis and maintenance all day.

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Built for the recall day

Maintenance patients need fast, gentle and thorough — not a full perio armamentarium. This kit covers examination (explorer, probe, mirror) and scaling (mini sickle + mini universal curette) for healthy-to-mildly-inflamed mouths. As a kit it costs noticeably less than buying the items separately.

What's inside

Explorer 17-23

Explorer 17-23

ART. 1107 X

The classic double-ended Explorer 17-23 — caries detection and calculus check in one instrument.

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Probe CP-12

Probe CP-12

ART. 1053 X

Probe CP-12 with 3-6-9-12 markings for quick periodontal screening at every recall.

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Mirror handle, Peach Blush

Mirror handle, Peach Blush

ART. 1401 X

ErgoX® mirror handle — indirect vision, retraction, light reflection.

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Mini Sickle Scaler 11-12

Mini Sickle Scaler 11-12

ART. 2182 X

Mini sickle scaler 11-12 for supragingival and interproximal calculus — the everyday prophy scaler.

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Mini McCall 13S-14S

Mini McCall 13S-14S

ART. 2213 X

Mini McCall 13S-14S universal curette: light subgingival deposits everywhere in the mouth, no instrument change. See the universal-vs-Gracey comparison.

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ErgoTray 5, Grey

ErgoTray 5, Grey

ART. 5505G

ErgoTray 5 — cassette-organised from operatory to autoclave.

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A closer look

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The recall flow

  1. Screen. Mirror + CP-12 for a quick PSR; explorer for caries and calculus.
  2. Scale. Mini sickle supragingival; Mini McCall for light subgingival deposits. Sickle or curette? When to use each.
  3. Escalate when needed. Pockets ≥ 4 mm with subgingival calculus call for the area-specific Graceys in the Basic Perio Kit.
  4. Reprocess. One cassette to the ultrasonic and autoclave — ready for the next recall.

On high-volume recall days, large-diameter ergonomic handles cut the pinch force that drives hand fatigue and long-term strain.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this kit enough for periodontitis patients?

It's designed for prophylaxis and maintenance. Active perio therapy needs area-specific curettes — that's the Basic Perio Kit's job.

Mini sickle vs Mini McCall — what's the difference?

The sickle's pointed tip works supragingival and interproximal; the McCall's rounded toe works safely below the gumline. Full explanation in Sickle Scalers vs Curettes.

How do I keep the instruments sharp?

Regular honing on a sharpening stone — here's how to know when it's due.

Is the kit EU MDR compliant?

Yes — CE-marked under EU MDR 2017/745, FDA-registered, ISO 13485 production.

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Inside the Perio Diagnostic Kit — Every Instrument Explained
Explorer-probe combo, micro sickle and two Graceys: the tray that turns a perio exam into immediate first therapy