To Remove Light Subgingival Calculus from the Furcation Area of a Mandibular

question 27

Multiple Choice

To remove light subgingival calculus from the furcation area of a mandibular molar, which of the following instruments would be MOST efficient?

• A)Standard anterior Gracey curet
• B)Universal curet with an extended shank length
• C)A Gracey curet with an extended shank and miniature working end
• D)Posterior sickle with a complex shank

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