Periodontal Instruments
Periodontal instruments include scalers, Gracey and universal curettes, knives, files, and chisels. Use working-end geometry, terminal shank, pattern number, handle, and set composition to identify the right products for your order. Clinics, schools, and distributors can compare individual patterns, defined sets, replacements, packaging, and manufacturer-direct quotation requirements.
Browse Periodontal Instruments by Type
Start with the instrument family that matches the pattern, procedure, or ordering requirement you need.
Gracey Curettes
Gracey curettes are area-specific periodontal instruments with offset blades angled at 60–70° to the terminal shank. The numbering...
Compare Product FamilyUniversal Dental Curettes
Universal curettes have a rounded toe and two cutting edges that can adapt to multiple tooth surfaces. Compare Barnhart, Columbia,...
Compare Product FamilyDental Scalers
Dental hand scalers remove accessible calculus with pattern-specific working ends. Compare anterior and posterior sickle scalers,...
Compare Product FamilyPeriodontal Knives
Periodontal knives include broad gingivectomy, narrow interdental, curved, and intrasulcular patterns. Compare Kirkland, Orban, Go...
Compare Product FamilyPeriodontal Instruments Products
Compare current instruments in this category, including available variations, specifications, and quote options.
Anterior Sickle Scalers
We manufacture anterior sickle scalers including Morse 0/00, U15/30, U15/33, 137, and H5/33-style configurations for accessible supragingival calculus. Tell us the pattern and quantity you need when requesting a quote, or request a sample if you are standardizing a range.
Barnhart Curette
We manufacture the Barnhart universal curette for scaling and root planing, most often in posterior areas where its shank shape gives better access, in 1/2 and 5/6 patterns. Tell us the pattern and quantity you need when requesting a quote.
Buck Periodontal Knives – 3/4 and 5/6
Reusable Buck periodontal knives in double-ended Figures 3/4 and 5/6. Buyers can specify the exact blade profile, bevel, handle, finish, marking and product code for gingivectomy-instrument sets or individual replacement supply.
Buckley Bone Chisel – Figure 3
A Buckley Figure 3 periodontal bone chisel for buyer-specified surgical instrument ranges. Confirm the blade width, bevel, working angle, handle, finish, marking and approved product reference.
Columbia Universal Curette
We manufacture the Columbia universal curette with two parallel cutting edges and a flat face, for general-purpose scaling and root planing, in 2R/2L, 4R/4L, and 13/14 patterns. Tell us the exact pattern and quantity you need when requesting a quote.
Crane-Kaplan Periodontal Knife CK3 and Scaler 6
This Crane-Kaplan range contains two distinct instruments: the CK3 periodontal knife and the Figure 6 periodontal scaler. Buyers should quote them as separate lines and approve the working-end drawing, handle and SKU for each.
DeMarco Furcation Curettes – Figures 1 and 2
Reusable DeMarco furcation curettes in Figures 1 and 2. Buyers can specify the blade and shank geometry, handle, finish, marking and exact SKU for individual replacements, periodontal trays or OEM supply.
Dental Hoe Scalers & Periodontal Files
We manufacture hoe scaler and periodontal file working ends, currently covering 7/8 and 8/9 hoe patterns plus Hirschfeld 3/7 and 5/11 file patterns, distinct in cutting action. Tell us the family, pattern, and quantity you need when requesting a quote.
Freer Periosteal Elevators – Figures 15 and 16
Reusable Freer periosteal elevators in Figures 15 and 16. The corrected eponym replaces the earlier “Frerr” transcription and lets buyers specify each working end, handle, finish and SKU accurately.
Gardner Bone Chisels – Figures 1, 2, 5, 5R and 6
A reusable Gardner bone-chisel range covering Figures 1, 2, 5, 5R and 6. Buyers can approve each blade width, bevel, working angle, handle, finish and SKU for individual supply or surgical set assembly.
Goldman-Fox Periodontal Scalers, Curettes and Knives
Goldman-Fox is an instrument family rather than one working end. This range includes scaler, curette, hoe and periodontal-knife figures, so buyers should confirm the instrument type and exact figure for every quotation line.
Gracey Curette Set (7 Pcs)
A fixed seven-piece Gracey curette set containing patterns 1/2 through 13/14. Buyers can confirm every figure pair, blade and terminal-shank details, handle, finish, markings and cassette or pouch before ordering.
Gracey Curettes
We manufacture area-specific Gracey curettes in numbered patterns for anterior, posterior mesial, and posterior distal root surfaces, each with an offset blade and one primary lower cutting edge, supplied individually or as a seven-piece set. Tell us the pattern numbers and quantities you need when requesting a quote.
Hirschfeld Periodontal File
We manufacture the Hirschfeld periodontal file for crushing tenacious calculus that is too firm for direct curette or scaler removal, in the Fig. 3/7 pattern with multiple cutting edges. Tell us your quantity and finish when requesting a quote.
Hopkins Periosteal Elevators – Figures 1 and 2
Reusable Hopkins periosteal elevators in Figures 1 and 2 for buyer-specified oral and periodontal surgical trays. Confirm the blade profile, width, shank, handle, finish and exact SKU.
Hutchinson Periodontal Curette HU1/2
A reusable double-ended Hutchinson periodontal curette in the HU1/2 pattern. Buyers can approve the blade, toe, shank, handle, finish and exact SKU for individual supply, tray replacement or private-label orders.
Implant Maintenance Hand Scalers
We manufacture implant-maintenance hand scaler configurations, currently offering H6/H7-style and 204SD-style maintenance patterns with working ends matched to the target surface. Because material and implant-surface suitability vary, tell us your maintenance protocol and target system when requesting a quote.
Indiana University Anterior Curette 13/14
The Indiana University 13/14 is a double-ended anterior universal curette pattern. Buyers can confirm blade and shank geometry, handle, finish, marking and exact SKU for replacements, hygiene trays or private-label supply.
Indiana University Posterior Curette 17/18
The Indiana University 17/18 is a double-ended posterior universal curette pattern. Buyers can confirm its blade and shank geometry, handle, finish, marking and packaging for replacements or private-label supply.
Jaquette Sickle Scaler
We manufacture the Jaquette sickle scaler for supragingival calculus removal, with straight cutting edges and a pointed tip, across figure references spanning 30/33 through 37/38. Tell us the figure and quantity you need when requesting a quote.
Kirkland Periodontal Knife
We manufacture the Kirkland periodontal knife with a broad, kidney-shaped blade for external-bevel gingivectomy incisions, typically paired with an Orban knife for interproximal access its wider blade cannot reach. Tell us the figure and quantity you need when requesting a quote.
Langer Curette
We manufacture the Langer curette combining a Gracey-style area-specific shank with a universal double-edged blade, in 1/2 and 3/4 patterns, so one instrument covers both mesial and distal surfaces. Tell us the pattern and quantity you need when requesting a quote.
McCall Curette
We manufacture the McCall universal curette with a rounded back, toe, and semi-circular cross-section for supra- and subgingival calculus removal, across 6 named patterns including 13/14 and 17S/18S. Tell us the exact pattern suffix and quantity you need when requesting a quote.
Mead Periosteal Elevator – Figure 3
A reusable Mead Figure 3 periosteal elevator for oral and periodontal surgical instrument ranges. Buyers can confirm working-end geometry, blade dimensions, shank, handle, finish and marking before ordering.
Periodontal Instruments Buying Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Main families | Scalers, Gracey curettes, universal curettes, periodontal knives, files, and chisels |
| Working-end fields | Blade or tip form, toe, cutting edges, offset, terminal shank, rigidity, and pattern number |
| Handle fields | Diameter, texture, material, finish, weight preference, and marking |
| Order format | Individual patterns, selected assortments, periodontal kits, or private-label ranges |
| Ongoing care | Inspection, sharpening where applicable, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and replacement |
How to Choose Periodontal Instruments
Identify the Family Before the Pattern Number
Periodontal instruments share a tray, but their working ends are designed differently. Sickle scalers have pointed toes and triangular cross-sections. Curettes have rounded toes and a semicircular cross-section. Gracey curettes are area-specific; universal curettes have two cutting edges used across multiple surfaces. Periodontal knives, files, and chisels are separate cutting or contouring families and should not be grouped under “scaler” simply because they appear in the same specialty.
Once the family is clear, compare the named pattern, number, blade, terminal shank, side, and handle. This order matters. A number without a family can be ambiguous, while a broad family name without the pattern does not define the working end a buyer expects.
- Dental scalers — Sickle, Jacquette, hoe, periodontal-file, and implant-maintenance patterns require different comparison fields.
- Gracey curettes — Area-specific numbering and blade offset are the core selection logic.
- Universal curettes — Compare Barnhart, Columbia, Langer, McCall, Younger-Good, and other stocked patterns.
- Knives, files, and chisels — Use the exact pattern, blade or cutting surface, side, angle, and handle.
Gracey and Universal Curettes Solve Different Selection Tasks
A Gracey curette is chosen through its area-specific pattern number and working-end relationship to the terminal shank. The collection includes individual patterns and a seven-piece set, allowing buyers to replace one instrument or specify a defined assortment. The numbering map must be checked against the exact stocked variation rather than copied from a general chart.
A universal curette uses a rounded toe and two cutting edges. Pattern families such as Barnhart, Columbia, Langer, McCall, and Younger-Good differ in blade and shank geometry. A buyer comparing those products should see the pattern, figure, dimensions where available, handle, packaging, and quantity in one table.
Choose Scalers by Working-End Form and Access
The scaler collection covers anterior and posterior sickle patterns, Jacquette designs, hoe scalers, periodontal files, and implant-maintenance hand instruments. A useful buying comparison records cross-section, point or edge form, terminal shank, working-end dimensions, handle, and working-end material. It should not place unrelated patterns under one familiar figure.
Anterior and posterior labels describe access and shank relationships, while pattern names identify a more specific design. Implant-maintenance instruments require their working-end material to be verified; they must not inherit a material claim from conventional steel scalers.
Plan Handles, Sets, and Replacement Ordering
Handle diameter, texture, and weight affect buyer preference and range consistency. Record the handle as part of the product specification, especially for dental schools and distributors that need repeatable sets. If more than one handle is available, show it as a clear variation rather than burying it in a paragraph.
A periodontal kit should provide an exact bill of materials. Buyers may need a hygiene-focused scaler/curette set, a Gracey assortment, a universal curette selection, or a broader periodontal surgery kit. Those are different compositions. Send the desired patterns, quantities, handle, cassette, marking, and packaging for a custom quote.
Inspection, Sharpening, and Reprocessing
Reusable periodontal instruments need regular inspection for working-end damage, corrosion, loose handles, and loss of edge where the design is intended to be sharpened. Ask for the relevant care information with your quotation. Product-specific instructions and the healthcare facility protocol remain controlling.
For wholesale and private-label orders, provide the family, pattern, figure, handle, quantity, packaging, marking, and destination. We can discuss approved samples, material and finish declarations, quality documentation, and repeat-order controls as part of the quotation.
What Can Be Confirmed Before You Order
We hold ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, confirmed for the exact product range on request in your quotation enquiry.
Sialkot production workflow
Material selection, forming, heat treatment where required, grinding, finishing, inspection, marking, and export packing.
Material02Grade confirmed by SKU
Material and applicable steel grade are confirmed against the quoted pattern instead of applying one grade to every instrument family.
MOQ03Order-type minimums
Samples: 1-3 pieces per pattern; standard product orders: confirmed with your quote; mixed wholesale: 25 instruments (mixed patterns); OEM: 25 pieces per pattern.
Packaging04Protective and branded options
Individual pouches, procedure sets, cassettes, protective bulk cartons, product labels, and approved private-label packaging.
Export05Documented dispatch
Commercial invoice, packing list, protective outer packaging, and courier or freight tracking appropriate to the order.
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Read GuidePeriodontal Instruments FAQ
What is the difference between a dental scaler and a curette?
Scalers and curettes have different working-end geometry. Sickle scalers have a pointed toe and triangular cross-section; curettes have a rounded toe and semicircular cross-section. The exact pattern and intended professional use should guide selection.
How do Gracey and universal curettes differ?
Gracey curettes are area-specific and selected by pattern number and surface access. Universal curettes have two cutting edges and are adapted across multiple surfaces. They should remain separate collection intents.
What information is needed for a periodontal instrument quote?
List the family, pattern or figure, working-end size where known, handle, quantity, kit or cassette needs, marking, packaging, and destination.
Can periodontal instruments be supplied as a custom set?
Yes. Submit a written bill of materials with each instrument pattern and quantity. The set can then be reviewed for handles, cassette, packaging, and private-label requirements.
Need Periodontal Instruments in Bulk?
Send your instrument list and quantities for manufacturer-direct pricing, custom branding, or mixed-category quotes.