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Universal Curet

The Universal curet is used only for light to moderate calculus. It is not intended for heavy scaling. To determine the correct working end of the Universal curet, use the same visual cues as the explorer. For the posteriors, position the lower shank parallel to the surface you are working on and make the blade wrap for the mesial surfaces. On all areas make sure to insert the blade as close to 0 degrees as possible. Start mesial to the distal line angle; use an exploratory stroke towards the interproximal area until you find calculus. Apply moderate lateral pressure from the base of the pocket up to the contact. Remove the instrument and begin the oblique stroke just distal to the distal line angle along the buccal/lingual surface. Continue around the mesial line angle going to the interproximal area with a vertical stroke. To determine the correct working end for the anteriors, make the handle parallel to the surface you are working on and adapt the blade to wrap around the surface you are intending to scale. Find the midline of the tooth and start just opposite of the surface you are going to scale. Use a vertical exploratory stroke to the interproximal area until you find calculus. Engage moderate lateral pressure to remove the calculus.