Mini Gracey 17-18
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Reprocessing Instructions
Important: ErgoDenta instruments are supplied NON-STERILE and must be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before first use and after each subsequent use.
Step 1
Pre-Cleaning
Rinse under cold running water immediately after use. Remove visible debris with a soft brush. Keep instruments moist until processing.
Step 2
Automated Cleaning
Washer-disinfector: pre-rinse cold, enzymatic wash 55°C/10 min, thermal disinfect 90°C/5 min, dry.
Step 3
Inspect & Maintain
Check for residual soil, corrosion, or damage. Lubricate hinged instruments with medical-grade lubricant.
Step 4
Package
Place in ISO 11607-compliant sterilization pouches or wraps. Arrange to prevent tip contact. Seal properly.
Step 5
Sterilize
Autoclave at 134°C (273°F) for min. 18 minutes, pre-vacuum cycle. Validate with chemical and biological indicators.
Step 6
Store
Store in a clean, dry, enclosed area. Verify packaging integrity before use. Re-sterilize if compromised.
PERIODONTAL GUIDE
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.
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UNIVERSAL VS GRACEY
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.
Quick rule: Universal for routine recall prophylaxis and shallow pockets · Gracey for moderate-to-deep periodontal pockets and area-specific root planing. Most kits hold both.