Gracey 17-18
Gracey 17-18 — distal molars.
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Gracey 17-18 curette — site-specific blade for the distal surfaces of posterior molars. Subgingival scaling and root planing where the cuspid angle of the working end matches molar distal anatomy.
Key features
- Site-specific to distal molars
- Standard Gracey blade geometry
- Surgical stainless steel — autoclavable
Specifications
- Article #: —
- Pattern: Gracey 17-18
- Category: Standard Gracey
- Material: Surgical stainless steel
- Sterilization: Autoclavable, all standard cycles
Reprocessing Instructions
Gracey Curettes — the complete numbering, types & technique guide
Numbering, four type variations, two systems that change how your Gracey performs, the right handle for your hand, and clinical technique — all in one place.
Numbering — what fits where
- 1/2, 3/4 — Anterior, all surfaces
- 5/6 — Anterior & premolars
- 7/8, 9/10 — Posterior buccal & lingual
- 11/12, 15/16 — Posterior mesial
- 13/14, 17/18 — Posterior distal
Four types — pick the right geometry
- Standard (Classic) — routine SRP, moderate pockets
- Mini Gracey — narrow pockets, furcations, maintenance
- Rigid Gracey — heavy or tenacious calculus
- Titanium (blue) — peri-implant maintenance, won’t scratch implants
Two systems — applied on top
- ErgoRazor® — sharpness system, 440C cryogenic steel, 3× longer edge
- ErgoTip® — modular system, replaceable working tips, no sharpening
- Available across every type and number
Five handles — choose your comfort
- ErgoX® — silicone, 11.5 mm
- ErgoX® Plus — silicone, 13.65 mm (larger grip)
- ErgoSteel Standard — stainless, 9.5 mm
- ErgoSteel Plus — stainless, 10 mm
- ErgoLite X — lightweight resin over steel
Technique — the 5 fundamentals
- Modified pen grasp for control
- Establish a stable fulcrum
- Lower shank parallel to tooth surface
- Short overlapping strokes
- Sharpen at first sign of dullness — or use ErgoRazor / ErgoTip
From budget-friendly to premium
- Same ErgoDenta build quality across the range
- Designed in Denmark · CE / EU-MDR / FDA / UKCA
- Fully autoclavable — instruments and handles
Read the complete Gracey guide
Numbering chart · 4 types explained · 2 systems · 5 handles · sharpening technique · 8 FAQs answered.
Open the complete guide →How does this curette compare across families?
Universal and Gracey curettes solve different clinical problems. The blade angle, edge count and intended pocket depth tell you which to reach for at the chair.
Universal Curette · 90°
Both edges sharpened. Adapts to multiple surfaces with one instrument. For supragingival and light subgingival scaling.
Gracey Curette · 70° offset
Single lower edge sharpened. Area-specific. For deep subgingival pockets and definitive root planing.