Sickle Vs. Curette
differentiation
Sickle Vs. Curette
(tip)
Sickle Scaler has a Sharp pointed
TIP
Curette Scaler has a Rounded tip referred as a
TOE
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Sickle Vs. Curette
Sickle Vs. Curette
General Rule (indication for use)
If it has a pointed tip it is a sickle scaler and should only be used supragingivally
If it has a rounded toe it is a curette and is intended for use mainly subgingivally
Anatomic principle
