Periodontal Instruments ID

Periodontal Probe

Measures the sulcus or pocket depth around the tooth in mm

Periotome

Used to server (separate by cutting) the periodontal ligament prior to extraction and to prepare for dental implants

Universal Curette

Has 2 cutting edges, used to remove sublingual calculus on all tooth surfaces, smooth roots and remove soft tissue

Periodontal Explorer

To locate calculus and furcations and provide tactile information

Gracey Curette

Has 1 cutting edge and can be used to remove subgingival calculus in a specific area, smooth roots, and remove soft tissue

Mesial- Distal Hoe

Sickle Scaler

Used to remove supragingival deposits and calculus

Tissue Forceps

Used to retract soft tissue during surgical procedures and hold tissue in place

Periodontal File

Used for root planing, removes supragingival and subgingival calculus from interproximal surfaces

Kirkland Knife

Used to remove and contour gingival tissue during periodontal surgery

Orban Knife

Used to remove soft tissue interproximally

Periodontal Scissors

Removes and trims tissue during surgery

Perio Pocket Marker

Used to transfer measurement of perio pocket to outside of tissue to indicate pocket depth

Jacquette Scaler

Used to remove supragingival deposits and calculus

Back- Action Hoe