Curette Insert, Gracey 14 M5, Titanium

The Gracey Curette Insert is a precision-engineered periodontal instrument designed for effective subgingival scaling and root planing. This specific model — the Gracey 14 M5 — is crafted from titanium, offering a lightweight yet durable alternative to traditional stainless steel curettes.

Key Features

• Gracey Design: Area-specific curvature optimized for posterior teeth, particularly distal surfaces, ensuring controlled, efficient calculus removal.
• Titanium Construction: The titanium material reduces instrument weight, minimizes hand fatigue during extended procedures, and provides excellent corrosion resistance.
• M5 Deep-Scaling Design: A longer, thinner and more flexible first shank with a shortened working end (see Design Notes below), built for deep, narrow pockets; the insert threads into compatible Helmut Zepf handles.
• Precision Tip: The Gracey 14 tip geometry provides access to deep pockets and furcation areas on posterior distal surfaces with minimal tissue trauma.

Clinical Benefits

Using a Gracey Curette Insert manufactured by Helmut Zepf GmbH means relying on a trusted European instrument maker known for consistent quality and precise manufacturing tolerances. The titanium construction of this Gracey Curette Insert is particularly advantageous for clinicians who perform high-volume periodontal therapy, as it contributes to reduced operator fatigue and long-term instrument durability.

The area-specific design of the Gracey Curette Insert Gracey 14 M5 makes it an essential addition to any complete periodontal instrument kit. As an interchangeable insert, it lets dental hygienists and periodontists replace the working end on a compatible Helmut Zepf handle without replacing the handle.

1-Year Warranty

This Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.

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 is the Gracey 14 designed for? The Gracey 14 is area-specific for the distal surfaces of posterior teeth, making it ideal for hard-to-reach subgingival areas.

Why choose a titanium curette insert? Titanium instruments are significantly lighter than stainless steel, reducing hand and wrist fatigue during prolonged periodontal procedures while maintaining strength and corrosion resistance.

Which handles does this insert fit? It threads into compatible Helmut Zepf interchangeable-insert handles. Verify the thread specification against your handle before clinical use.

Design Notes

The M5 design: the first shank is about 3 mm longer than standard and the sharpened working end is shortened, with a 0.95 mm thin, flexible and therefore highly tactile first shaft — built for special subgingival curettage in tight, deep pockets (beyond 5 mm) and along narrow root surfaces. Manufacturer literature (PDF).

Titanium for implant maintenance: the titanium working ends remove accumulated plaque film from implant necks without damaging the implant surface — the material choice that makes routine maintenance around implants safe. Manufacturer literature (PDF).

Specifications: Zepf No. 24.751.114GM5-TI

The Gracey 14 working end is an area-specific curette for the distal surfaces of posterior teeth, used for subgingival scaling and root planing; the M5 version has a longer, thinner first shank and a shortened blade for deep, narrow pockets. The titanium execution is intended for implant maintenance. Swapping just the insert gives a fresh working end without buying a complete instrument.

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