{"product_id":"sickle-scaler-anterior-premolar-hygienist-h6-7-silicon-handle","title":"Sickle Scaler H6\/7, Anterior and Premolar, Silicone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe H6\/7 sickle scaler is shaped for calculus removal on the anterior teeth and premolars. Its two working ends are mirror-image sickle blades, each ending in a sharp point that reaches into the interproximal spaces, and it is fitted with a wide, lightweight moulded silicone handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH6\/7 pattern for anterior teeth and premolars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed sickle tip for supragingival and interproximal calculus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide, lightweight silicone handle for a comfortable grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel working ends, autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the H6\/7 sickle scaler used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt removes supragingival plaque and calculus from the anterior teeth and premolars, including interproximal deposits, during scaling and routine hygiene appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does a sickle scaler differ from a curette?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sickle has a pointed tip and is used mainly above the gumline, while a curette has a rounded toe designed to work safely below it. A sickle is commonly used first for the heavier deposits, followed by curettes for subgingival deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose a silicone handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA moulded silicone handle is wider and lighter than a solid steel one, which many clinicians find more comfortable over a long session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe working ends are hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, set into a moulded silicone handle. Both are fully autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose Purple or Pink. Both are the same instrument; only the handle colour differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the back teeth, see our silicone-handled \u003ca href=\"\/products\/posterior-sickle-scaler-204s\"\u003e204S posterior sickle scaler\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/micro-sickle-scaler-204sd\"\u003e204SD sickle scaler\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle colours may look slightly different in person due to screen brightness, settings and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":55145249636689,"sku":"131310DS","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":55145249669457,"sku":"131310DS-PK","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/9139\/4897\/files\/h67-1313-10-DS-hero-diagonal.webp?v=1790847242","url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/sickle-scaler-anterior-premolar-hygienist-h6-7-silicon-handle","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}