Jacquette Curettes are a specific type of dental hand instrument designed for supragingival scaling. They are characterized by a straight handle and a working end that features a pointed, triangular tip with cutting edges on both sides. This design is highly effective for “hooking” and fracturing tenacious calculus deposits located above the gumline, particularly on the broad surfaces of teeth and just below the contact points. They are not designed for subgingival use. Jacquette curettes are fundamental tools in a dental hygiene kit for performing thorough prophylaxis and initial debridement.
Unique Value Proposition: Jacquette curettes provide an efficient, purpose-built design for removing heavy supragingival calculus. Their triangular, double-edged tip solves the problem of slipping off smooth calcified deposits, allowing the clinician to engage and break off calculus quickly and effectively, saving time during the cleaning appointment.