{"product_id":"langer-curette-1-2","title":"Langer Curettes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Langer 1\/2 universal curette for the lower (mandibular) posterior teeth. It pairs a universal blade, with two cutting edges and a rounded toe, with a Gracey-style shank, so one double-ended instrument can work both the mesial and distal surfaces of the lower premolars and molars during scaling and root planing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanger 1\/2 pattern for mandibular posterior teeth, mesial and distal surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal blade with two cutting edges and a rounded toe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGracey-style shank for adapting to posterior root surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI 304 stainless steel handle with hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel working ends, autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Langer 1\/2 curette used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is used for scaling and root planing on the lower posterior teeth. Because the blade is universal, the same instrument covers both the mesial and distal surfaces of each tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is a Langer curette different from a Gracey curette?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Langer curette combines a Gracey-style shank with a universal blade. A Gracey blade has one cutting edge and is area-specific, while the Langer's universal blade has two cutting edges, so fewer instruments are needed to cover a quadrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich Langer pattern do I need for other areas?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Langer 1\/2 is for the lower posterior teeth. The Langer 3\/4 is used on the upper posterior teeth and the Langer 5\/6 on anterior teeth and premolars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle is AISI 304 stainless steel and the working ends are hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel. The instrument is autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periodontal-scaling\"\u003ePeriodontal range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499775414609,"sku":"131210","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/langer-curette-1-2","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}