• Gracey 16/17 blades for posterior distal areas
• Area-specific design improves blade adaptation
• Quantity: 1 periodontal curette per pack
• #6 handle enhances tactile control and comfort
• Stainless steel supports long term durability

The Hu-Friedy Curette Gracey DE 16/17 #6 Handle is an area-specific, double-ended periodontal curette designed to give you precise adaptation and controlled access when performing subgingival scaling and root planing on posterior teeth. If you are not certain about what the Hu-Friedy Curette Gracey DE 16/17 #6 Handle is used for, it is the best Gracey curette for removing moderate to heavy calculus from distal surfaces of molars where access, angulation, and blade adaptation are critical for effective periodontal therapy.

This instrument features the classic Gracey 16/17 blade design, which is specifically contoured to adapt efficiently to distal root surfaces of posterior teeth, allowing you to maintain proper working angulation and execute controlled, tissue-friendly strokes. Clinically, it is commonly selected during initial periodontal therapy and periodontal maintenance appointments where thorough debridement directly supports pocket reduction, smoother root surfaces, and improved long-term tissue response. The double-ended configuration improves efficiency by reducing instrument changes, allowing you to move smoothly through posterior quadrants during scaling procedures.

The #6 handle provides a balanced diameter that enhances tactile sensitivity and grip stability, helping reduce hand fatigue during extended instrumentation while maintaining precise control. Manufactured from Hu-Friedy?s high quality stainless steel, this curette is engineered to retain sharp cutting edges, resist corrosion, and withstand repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles without compromising performance. The area-specific Gracey design minimizes unnecessary tissue trauma while maximizing deposit removal efficiency, supporting predictable clinical outcomes and patient comfort.

Designed for clinicians who routinely manage posterior periodontal conditions, this curette integrates seamlessly into modern periodontal instrumentation setups, making it the best Gracey 16/17 curette for dependable posterior scaling and consistent periodontal care in everyday clinical practice.