Gracey Special Curette(GRA 11/12) for Mesial Surfaces of Premolars/Molars, Skewed for Optimal Placement - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Signal Purple | Helmut Zepf No. 24.204.11G
The Gracey Curette is an area-specific periodontal instrument engineered for precise subgingival scaling and root planing. This Gracey Special Curette — Helmut Zepf No. 24.204.11G — features the 11/12 design, purpose-built for accessing mesial surfaces of premolars and molars, with a skewed blade geometry that enables optimal angulation and placement in challenging posterior regions.
bIONIK handle color code
The handle color identifies which instrument you are using. Each bIONIK color stands for a working-end pattern, so you can pick the right curette or scaler from the tray at a glance.
| Handle color | Instrument |
|---|---|
| Front teeth | |
| Yellow | Gracey 1/2 · Langer 5/6 |
| Signal orange | Gracey 3/4 |
| Red-purple | Gracey 5/6 |
| Back teeth | |
| Lightred-magenta | Gracey 7/8 · M 23 · sickle 6/7 delicate |
| Turquoise-brightblue | Gracey 9/10 |
| Signal purpleThis instrument | Gracey 11/12, 15/16 |
| Cobalt blue | Gracey 13/14, 17/18 · Columbia · McCall · Langer 17/18 · M 23 slim · sickle 6/7 delicate |
| Universals and sickles | |
| Yellow-green | Langer 3/4 · sickle scalers |
| Black | Langer 1/2 |
| Grey | GXC 4 blunt sickle |
This is a Gracey 11/12 Curette. See all 17 Zepf versions — handles, coatings and replaceable tips — on our Gracey 11/12 Curette page.
Part of the Helmut Zepf QuickFix replaceable-tip system — screw-in tips for bIONIK, Z-SHAPE and Lotus handles. Swap a worn tip in seconds and keep the handle.
Backed by our Helmut Zepf Warranty — this instrument is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 6 months. Full terms and how to make a claim are on the Warranty page.
Key Features
- Area-Specific Design: The 11/12 configuration targets mesial surfaces of premolars and molars for thorough, controlled instrumentation.
- Skewed Blade Geometry: The angled working end facilitates ideal adaptation and access in posterior and interproximal sites.
- ZEPF-bIONIK Handle in Signal Purple: Ergonomically engineered, the bIONIK handle promotes a relaxed grip, reducing hand fatigue during extended clinical procedures.
- Made in Germany: Manufactured by Helmut Zepf GmbH to exacting standards of quality and precision.
Instrument Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Gracey Special Curette 11/12 |
| Application | Mesial surfaces of premolars and molars |
| Handle | ZEPF-bIONIK, Signal Purple |
| Item Number | 24.204.11G |
| Origin | Made in Germany |
Clinical Benefits
The Gracey Curette 11/12 provides clinicians with a reliable, area-specific instrument for systematic periodontal therapy. Its skewed design minimises tissue trauma while maximising root surface contact, supporting thorough debridement. The signal purple bIONIK handle offers immediate visual identification in the instrument tray, streamlining clinical workflows. As a true Gracey Curette, this instrument upholds the area-specific principle — ensuring the correct blade angle is consistently achieved without excessive adaptation effort.
Award-Winning Handle Design
The bIONIK handle won the Red Dot Design Award in 2010, the year of its launch. The jury of the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany, honored the bIONIK handle’s ergonomic design, high-tech material, and exceptional lightness and durability.
6-Month Warranty
This Helmut Zepf instrument is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for its expected working life, which our research has shown to be 6 months from the date of delivery. See our Warranty page for full terms.
60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used
Put this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a full refund — for any reason, even if it has been used.
FAQ
What surfaces does the Gracey 11/12 curette treat?
The 11/12 is designed specifically for mesial surfaces of premolars and molars.
What is the ZEPF-bIONIK handle?
It is an ergonomically designed handle by Helmut Zepf GmbH intended to reduce clinician fatigue and improve instrument control during periodontal procedures.
Where is this instrument manufactured?
This Gracey Curette is made in Germany by Helmut Zepf GmbH.
Compare With
| Brand | Gracey 11/12 – Base Designation |
|---|---|
| Hu-Friedy | SG11/12 |
| American Eagle | AEG11-12 |
| PDT | R026 |
| Nordent | SCGR11-12 |
| Premier | BEUL-05611 / BE-1005020 / LT-1004815 / PremierAir-1004665 |
| LM-Dental | 211-212 |
| A. Titan | GR 11-12 |
Base pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture — see our Hygiene Instrument Comparison Chart.
