M5 Deep Scaling Gracey Curette GRA 11/12, Mesial Premolars / Molars, ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle, Signal Purple, Nanopal Coating | Helmut Zepf No. 24.204.11GM5OX
The Gracey Curette M5 Deep Scaling instrument (GRA 11/12) is a precision-engineered periodontal curette designed specifically for mesial surfaces of premolars and molars. Its skewed blade geometry ensures optimal placement and angulation in challenging posterior areas, allowing clinicians to achieve thorough subgingival debridement with confidence.
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 9 months. Full terms and how to make a claim are on the Warranty page.
Instrument Overview
This Gracey Curette features the ZEPF-bIONIK handle in Signal Purple, offering a visually distinctive and ergonomically refined grip that reduces hand fatigue during extended clinical procedures. The handle's design is engineered to provide optimal balance and tactile feedback, enabling precise control throughout scaling and root planing sequences.
ZEPF NANOPAL Coating
The instrument incorporates ZEPF's proprietary NANOPAL coating, applied to the working end to enhance surface smoothness and corrosion resistance. This advanced coating technology supports longevity and maintains edge integrity through repeated sterilization cycles, ensuring consistent clinical performance over time.
Key Features
- Design: Gracey Special Curette 11/12, M5 configuration
- Indication: Deep scaling on mesial surfaces of premolars and molars
- Blade Orientation: Skewed for optimal subgingival placement
- Handle: ZEPF-bIONIK in Signal Purple
- Coating: ZEPF NANOPAL for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance
- Origin: Made in Germany
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.
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.
Nanopal® coating: the black crystalline nano-coating raises surface hardness to 4,500 Vickers — the highly tempered cutting edge stays aggressive and sharp far longer and does not need resharpening after each curettage, while the scratch-resistant black surface is easy to clean and prevents light reflections.
9-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 9 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 is this Gracey Curette designed for?
This instrument is specifically designed for the mesial surfaces of premolars and molars, with a skewed blade for optimal subgingival access.
What is the NANOPAL coating?
NANOPAL is ZEPF's proprietary surface coating that improves corrosion resistance and maintains instrument sharpness through repeated sterilization cycles.
Is this instrument made in Germany?
Yes, this Gracey Curette is manufactured in Germany to Helmut Zepf's quality standards.
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.
