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| what are curets used for, light or heavy deposits? |
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| are area specific curets used for subgingival, supragingival or both? |
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| what is so unique about the angulation of the curet? |
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Definition
| it is already designed at 70 degrees |
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Term
| what are some key things to know about the working end |
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Definition
-high and low blade (low blade is always toward gingiva)
-only one working cutting edge
-rounded back and toe
-the face is tilted at 70 degrees
-the shank shoud be parallel to long axis of tooth(for correct angulation) |
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Term
| who invented the gracey curets? |
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Definition
| Dr. Clayton Gracey in 1940's |
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Term
| how many graceys are there? |
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Definition
| 14 single ended area specific curets |
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Term
| what types of curets are there |
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Definition
standard
rigid
extended shank
minis |
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Term
| what is the relationship of face to lower shank? |
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| what blade is the cutting edge on the gracey curet? |
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| lower shank should be what relationship to the floor? |
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Definition
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Term
| what curet is used for the distal of the posteriors? |
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Definition
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Term
| what curet is used for the mesial of posteriors? |
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Definition
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Term
| is the angulation of a curet correct when the shank is parallel to long axis of tooth? |
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| what is the correct stroke of the curet? |
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