McCall Curette 17S-18S Hollow Handle

McCall Curette 17S-18S – Double-Ended Universal Curette with Hollow Handle

Description
The McCall 17S/18S is a universal periodontal curette designed for efficient removal of calculus and plaque from both supra-gingival and sub-gingival tooth surfaces. Its dual-ended design (17S and 18S working ends) and slim, curved shank make it especially suited to navigating tight interdental spaces and posterior areas, including molar regions. The hollow stainless steel handle reduces weight and enhances tactile sensitivity, improving clinician control during detailed periodontal instrumentation. 

Key Features

• Universal Blade – Double-Edged with Rounded Toe
  The 17S/18S edition employs a traditional universal curette blade: it has two sharp cutting edges and a rounded toe — allowing safe and effective supra- and sub-gingival scaling across all tooth surfaces (buccal, lingual, mesial, distal).

• Slim & Curved Working End for Tight & Posterior Areas
  The narrower working end and the curved shank geometry facilitate access into interdental spaces, distal surfaces of molars, and other challenging zones — ideal for thorough debridement under the gum line.

• Lightweight Hollow-Handle Construction 
  The hollow stainless steel handle offers balanced weight distribution, enhanced tactile feedback, and increased comfort during scaling procedures — reducing hand fatigue during prolonged use.

• Durable Stainless Steel with Sharpened Cutting Edges
  Made from high-grade stainless steel, with razor-sharp, heat-treated tips that maintain edge quality over time — ensuring long-lasting performance.

• Double-Ended Utility for Efficiency
  Having two functional ends (17S and 18S) in one instrument improves workflow, allowing quick adaptation to different tooth surfaces without changing tools mid-procedure.

• Autoclavable & Reusable
  Fully sterilizable and designed for repeated clinical use without compromising blade integrity or alignment.

Applications

• Supra- and Sub-Gingival Scaling: effective removal of calculus and plaque above and below the gum line on anterior and posterior teeth.

• Full-Mouth Debridement: universal curette design allows use across virtually all tooth surfaces — incisors, canines, premolars, molars — simplifying instrument sets. 

• Access to Distal & Interdental Areas: slim, curved working ends make it easier to clean distal molar areas and narrow interdental spaces.

• Root Planing & Periodontal Maintenance: suitable for deeper periodontal pockets and routine maintenance where a universal approach is preferred.

Ideal For

• Dental hygienists and periodontists who need a versatile, all-purpose curette for general scaling and root planing.

• Clinics and dental practices aiming to reduce instrument sets by using a universal curette for multiple surfaces.

• Practitioners seeking lightweight, ergonomic instruments to minimize hand fatigue and improve tactile sensitivity.

• Educational settings where students learn universal instrumentation before moving to area-specific curettes.