Area-specific periodontal curettes for scaling and root planing, made in numbered patterns from 1/2 to 17/18. Iron Art supplies distributors, importers and private-label buyers, with blade dimensions, handle, finish, marking and packaging agreed against your own drawing or reference sample.
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A Gracey curette is an area-specific periodontal hand instrument used to remove calculus from crown and root surfaces and for root planing. Each blade is designed to adapt to a particular tooth surface, and only one cutting edge on each blade is used.
Three design features set it apart. The blade face is offset at about 70 degrees to the lower shank, which leaves a single cutting edge on the lower, outer curve. The blade is curved in two planes, from toe to shank and to the side. And the working ends are mirror-image pairs on one handle, which is why patterns are numbered in pairs such as 7/8.
Blade length, shank length and handle diameter differ between makers, so we work from your drawing, sample or catalog reference rather than the pattern number alone. See the wider range of dental instruments.
Confirmed against your approved drawing or sample before production.
| Product | Gracey curette |
|---|---|
| Also listed as | Gracey dental curette, Gracey periodontal curette, area-specific curette |
| Instrument type | Manual periodontal hand instrument for scaling and root planing |
| Pattern series | 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16 and 17/18 |
| Blade design | Offset face (about 70° to the lower shank in standard Gracey design), single cutting edge, rounded toe; confirmed per pattern |
| Variants | Standard; extended-shank or mini-blade versions can be specified by drawing or sample |
| Configuration | Double-ended with paired working ends, or single-ended, per approved design |
| Material | Stainless steel; grade confirmed in the agreed specification |
| Overall length | Confirmed from your reference |
| Blade dimensions | Blade length, width and thickness confirmed from drawing or sample |
| Handle | Diameter, profile and grip style per approved specification |
| Finish | To be agreed, for example satin or polished |
| Packaging and marking | Bulk, standard or buyer-branded; logo or reference marking by agreement |
This is the standard numbering used across dental catalogs. It describes how the patterns are organized, not clinical guidance, and clinical selection follows professional technique.
| Pattern | Typical area |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Anterior teeth |
| 3/4 | Anterior teeth |
| 5/6 | Anterior teeth and premolars |
| 7/8 | Posterior teeth, facial and lingual surfaces |
| 9/10 | Posterior teeth, facial and lingual surfaces |
| 11/12 | Posterior teeth, mesial surfaces |
| 13/14 | Posterior teeth, distal surfaces |
| 15/16 | Posterior teeth, mesial surfaces (used alongside 11/12) |
| 17/18 | Posterior teeth, distal surfaces (used alongside 13/14) |
The two are not interchangeable in design. The difference is the blade angle, the number of cutting edges and how the instrument is adapted to the tooth.
| Point | Gracey curette | Universal curette |
|---|---|---|
| Blade angle | Face offset at about 70° to the lower shank | Face at 90° to the lower shank |
| Cutting edges | One, on the lower, outer curve | Two, straight and parallel |
| Blade curve | Curved in two planes, toe to shank and to the side | Curved from toe to shank |
| Coverage | Numbered patterns, one area each | One instrument adapted to most surfaces |
| Typical use | Subgingival scaling and root planing | Supragingival and light subgingival scaling |
| Quote by | Pattern number, blade and shank dimensions | Pattern name, blade and shank dimensions |
Dimensions and blade geometry vary by maker. Use your approved drawing, sample or specification as the final reference.
Many catalogs list modified versions of the standard Gracey patterns. If you need one, state it in your inquiry and send a reference.
Standard shank and full-length blade. This is the baseline for the numbered patterns and what most orders start from.
A longer terminal shank, sometimes with a slightly thinner blade, intended to reach deeper pockets. Confirm shank length and blade thickness against your reference.
A shorter blade, about half the standard length, with a longer shank for narrow pockets, furcations and small roots. Confirm blade length against your reference.
Iron Art makes and supplies dental and surgical instruments for buyers who want a defined specification, a sample to approve and repeatable supply. See our OEM and private-label services for how programs are set up.
Send the pattern list, a drawing or a reference piece, and the quantities you expect to order. We review it against your requirements, confirm dimensions, finish and packaging, and agree a sample before production begins.
A clear inquiry avoids assumptions. A photograph, drawing or your current curette is the fastest reference.
A straightforward route for buyers sourcing Gracey curettes in volume.
Gracey numbers or set list, drawing or reference piece, quantities, finish and packaging.
Specification confirmed in writing, with any OEM or marking options priced.
Inspect a sample against your reference before production is released.
Reorders follow the approved specification, including private-label packs.
Short answers on patterns, numbering, variants and supply.
A Gracey curette is an area-specific periodontal hand instrument used to remove calculus from crown and root surfaces and for root planing. Each blade is designed to adapt to a particular tooth surface, and only one cutting edge on each blade is used.
A Gracey curette has its blade face offset at about 70 degrees to the lower shank and a single cutting edge, and each numbered pattern is made for a specific area. A universal curette has the blade at 90 degrees to the lower shank with two cutting edges, so one instrument can be adapted to most tooth surfaces.
In the standard numbering, 1/2 and 3/4 are for anterior teeth, 5/6 for anterior teeth and premolars, 7/8 and 9/10 for posterior facial and lingual surfaces, 11/12 and 15/16 for posterior mesial surfaces, and 13/14 and 17/18 for posterior distal surfaces. Final selection follows clinical technique.
Gracey curettes are usually double-ended. The two numbers refer to the two working ends, which are mirror-image pairs set on a single handle, one for each side of the tooth surface.
Gracey 5/6 is the pattern for anterior teeth and premolars. When you quote, confirm blade length, shank length and handle against your reference.
Gracey 7/8 and 9/10 are the patterns for the facial and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth. Clinical selection follows technique and the surface being treated.
11/12 and 15/16 are for the mesial surfaces of posterior teeth. 13/14 and 17/18 are for the distal surfaces of posterior teeth. The 15/16 and 17/18 patterns are used alongside 11/12 and 13/14 for the same surfaces.
Many catalogs list variants of the standard Gracey patterns. Extended-shank versions have a longer terminal shank to reach deeper pockets, and mini-blade versions have a shorter blade for narrow pockets, furcations and small roots. If you need a variant, state it and send a drawing or sample.
Stainless steel is the standard option, with the exact grade, hardness and finish confirmed in the agreed specification. Gracey curettes are reusable hand instruments, and cleaning, sterilization and sharpening follow the buyer's own validated routine.
Yes. Logo marking, reference numbers and packaging can be agreed for private-label programs, and OEM work follows your drawing or approved sample. Quantities are discussed per program.
Send the Gracey numbers or set list, quantities and packaging requirements. A drawing, photograph or reference piece of your current curette will speed things up.