Sickle Vs. Curette

differentiation

Sickle Vs. Curette

(tip)

Sickle Scaler has a Sharp pointed

TIP

Curette Scaler has a Rounded tip referred as a

TOE

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Sickle Vs. Curette

 

 

Sickle Vs. Curette

General Rule (indication for use)

If it has a pointed tip it is a sickle scaler and should only be used  supragingivally

If it has a rounded toe it is a curette and is intended for use mainly subgingivally

Anatomic principle

(supra vs. subgingival)

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