Hu-Friedy's Debridement Curettes are used to smooth root surfaces and remove small residual deposits after ultrasonic scaling. They come in four sizes for different areas: SOH1/2 for buccal/lingual surfaces, SOH3/4 for mesial/distal surfaces, SOH5/6 for anterior teeth, and SOH7/8 which has an extended 15mm shank for deep pockets. The curettes have disk-shaped blades that can cut in all directions and extended shanks for access into deep periodontal pockets.

1. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes

2. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes In this tutorial you will learn: What Debridement Curettes are Debridement Curettes designs Features and benefits of Debridement Curettes Illustrated uses of Debridement Curettes

3. Definition of Debridement Therapy “… mechanical removal of tooth and root surface irritants to the extent that the adjacent soft tissues maintain or return to a healthy, noninflamed state.” Irene Woodall, Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care. Fourth Edition, Ch. 25, by Nancy Stutsman Young, Trisha O’Hehir, Irene Woodall, pg. 534. St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book Inc. 1993

4. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes Debridement Curettes are used to smooth root surfaces and remove small residual deposits, usually after ultrasonic scaling. Ideal for furcations, developmental grooves and line angles. Designed in consultation with Trisha O’Hehir, RDH.

5. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes Close Up of Instrument Blade The tips look like a small spoon excavator and are described as “disk shaped.” The entire circumference of the blade serves as the cutting edge. The blade design enables a push or pull stroke in all directions: vertical horizontal or lateral. 1.5 mm Blade

6. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes Extended Terminal Shanks Provide easy access into deep periodontal pockets Allow assessment and smoothing of root surfaces

7. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes 1/2 O’Hehir Curette in a Furcation These small disk shaped blades curve into the tooth easily adapting into furcations, flutings, developmental grooves and line angles. The long terminal shanks (15mm) allow access into deep and narrow periodontal pockets. 1/2 O’Hehir

8. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes 1/2 O’Hehir Curette & 3/4 O’Hehir Curette These two designs are for the posterior teeth The 1/2 adapts to the buccal and lingual surfaces The 3/4 is designed for mesial and distal surfaces. The blade is positioned to access the proper surface. They feature a long terminal shank which allows the clinician to get to the base of the pocket. 1/2 O’Hehir 3/4 O’Hehir

9. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes 1/2 O’Hehir Curette The posterior buccal/lingual curette (SOH1/2) allows the clinician to get into deep periodontal defects and furcations. Buccal/Lingual 1/2 O’Hehir

10. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes 3/4 O’Hehir The posterior mesial/distal curette (SOH3/4) can access deep proximal surfaces. Since the blade is round, a push or pull stroke can be used. Mesial/Distal 3/4 O’Hehir

11. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes 5/6 O’Hehir Curette and 7/8 O’Hehir Curette These are the two designs for anterior surfaces. The 5/6 O’Hehir has an 8mm shank and is positioned to access all tooth surfaces. The 7/8 O’Hehir features an extended terminal shank (15mm) which allows the clinician to get to the base of even the deepest periodontal pocket. 5/6 O’Hehir 7/8 O’Hehir

12. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes 7/8 O’Hehir Curette The 7/8 anterior curette features a long terminal shank and small blade to reach into the deepest pockets. 7/8 O’Hehir Curette

13. O’Hehir Debridement Curettes The Entire Series (set of four): SOH1/2 O’Hehir Curette, SOH3/4 O’Hehir Curette, SOH5/6 O’Hehir Curette, SOH7/8 O’Hehir Curette, sold individually. 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

14. Summary Hu-Friedy’s Debridement Curettes are used to smooth root surfaces and remove small residual deposits, usually after ultrasonic scaling. Available in 4 Part Codes: SOH1/2 – 1/2 Buccal Lingual SOH3/4 – 3/4 Mesial Distal SOH5/6 – 5/6 Anterior SOH7/8 – 7/8 Anterior Extended

15. Conclusion As a clinician, the Hu-Friedy’s Debridement Curettes are ideal for furcations, developmental grooves, and line angles. The entire edge of the blade is a cutting edge enabling you to use a push or pull stroke in all directions. The extended shanks allow you for easy access into deep pockets.

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