What Is a Universal Curette

Universal curettes are designed so that it is possible to adapt the one instrument to all tooth surfaces by making use of both cutting edges on each blade. Area-specific curettes, such as the Gracey curettes, are designed so that each blade adapts to a specific tooth surface or area.

What are universal scalers?

Universal Curettes are used for the removal of supra and subgingival calculus. Barnhart curettes have universal blades with sharp cutting edges on both sides and a rounded toe.

What is the best universal curette?

Traditionally the most popular universal curette has been the Columbia 13-14. It is the shortest shank universal curette and very similar to a 204S scaler with a rounded toe instead of a pointed tip. While the Columbia 13-14 is still common, the Barnhart 5-6 has now become the most popular universal curette.