NES-1551

The NES-1551 Gracey Curette 13-14 is a precision periodontal instrument engineered for reaching the distal surfaces of posterior teeth during subgingival scaling and root planing. Unlike universal curettes, this area-specific design carries a single cutting edge on the lower shank angle, letting clinicians work along the root surface without traumatizing surrounding soft tissue. The offset blade and contra-angled shank give hygienists and periodontists better access to deep pockets at the back of the mouth, where visibility and maneuverability are usually hardest to manage.
Crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel, the NES-1551 resists corrosion, holds its edge through repeated sharpening, and withstands standard autoclave sterilization without pitting or discoloration. Its balanced handle reduces hand fatigue during extended periodontal maintenance appointments, while the tactile weight offers reliable feedback as the tip glides over calculus deposits and root irregularities. As a companion to broader oral evaluation, this curette pairs naturally with a diagnostic instrument such as a periodontal probe, letting the clinician move from pocket assessment straight into targeted debridement without switching trays.
Dental schools, private periodontal practices, and hygiene clinics rely on the 13-14 pattern as a scaling-kit staple, thanks to its narrow, curved profile suited to molar and premolar distal anatomy. Next Edge Surgical manufactures the NES-1551 to consistent tolerances, so every curette performs identically across a practice’s inventory.