Periodontal Scalers
SICKLE SCALERS Designed for removal of light to heavy deposits, Sickle Scalers are available for anterior or posterior applications. Anterior Sickle Scalers feature straight shanks while posterior ones have curved or contra-angled shanks for optimal access. Sickle Scalers are designed primarily for removal of interproximal supragingival calculus, but can also be used on calculus located just below the gingival margin.
Straight Blade Design SJ30/33XE2 • Ideal for interproximal calculus removal • Excellent for broad supragingival facial and lingual surfaces
Curved Blade Design SH6/7 • For removal of interproximal deposits • Small sickle scalers excellent for removal of deposits under contact areas and for overlapping teeth with tight contact areas
CUTTING EDGE
CUTTING EDGE
FACE
FACE
CUTTING EDGE
TIP
FACE
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°
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TIP
TIP
BACK
BACK
BACK
LATERAL SURFACE
LATERAL SURFACE
LATERAL SURFACE
Sickle Scaler Instrument Sequence to Remove Calculus: 1 Adapt the tip 1/3 of the cutting edge against the tooth, under the deposit. 2 Tilt the facial surface of the blade toward the tooth to achieve an approximate 85° angle between the tooth and the blade. 3 Apply lateral pressure against the tooth and pull the scaler firmly upward to dislodge the deposit. Both sides (cutting edges) of the blade can be used for mesial or distal applications
Pull Stroke
85° Angle
Lateral Pressure
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