Design Comparisons • Gracey Curettes Reference
Design Comparisons Refer to the chart to match instruments with area of application by using the color-coded diagram below.
Gracey Type
Shank Design & Diameter
Blade Length
Blade Width Available Patterns & Area of Use
Standard (Finishing)
Standard
Standard Standard
1/2, 3/4, 5/6 7/8, 9/10 11/12, 15/16 13/14, 17/18* 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 7/8, 9/10 11/12, 15/16 13/14, 17/18* 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 7/8 11/12, 15/16 13/14 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 7/8 11/12, 15/16 13/14 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 7/8 11/12, 15/16 13/14
Rigid
Standard design, increased shank diameter
Standard Standard
After Five*
Longer terminal shank, standard diameter
Standard Decreased by 10% compared to Standard Standard Decreased by 10% compared to Standard
Rigid After Five
Longer terminal shank, increased diameter
Mini Five
Longer terminal shank, standard diameter
Decreased by 50%
Decreased by 10% compared to Standard
Rigid Mini Five
Longer terminal shank, increased diameter
Decreased by 50%
Decreased by 10% compared to Standard
1/2, 3/4, 5/6 7/8 11/12, 15/16 13/14
Anterior
1/2, 3/4, 5/6
Buccal/Lingual
7/8, 9/10
Mesial Surfaces Premolars, Molars Distal Surfaces Premolars, Molars
Micro Mini Five
1/2 7/8 11/12 13/14
Longer terminal shank, increased diameter
Decreased by 50%
Decreased by 20% com- pared to Mini Five
11/12, 15/16
13/14, 17/18*
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