De Marco Curettes & Scalers

Description

De Marco Curettes & Scalers

De Marco curettes are periodontal hand instruments that some hygienists keep for a distinct working-end shape they cannot find in the Gracey or McCall lines. Our listing follows the supplier catalogue, which groups them under the heading of curettes and scalers. So each figure can play either role depending on how your clinic uses it.

Choosing Between Fig. 1 and Fig. 2

The catalogue prints two drawings, captioned simply Fig. 1 De Marco and Fig. 2 De Marco. Beyond the number, it adds no measurements or angles. Therefore the photos on this page are the best guide to the difference. Look at the blade outline and how the shank bends, then match that to the areas you treat most. Many buyers, however, order both figures, because the pair covers more surfaces than one alone.

Fitting Them Into Your Periodontal Kit

Most kits hold a sickle for heavy supragingival deposits and an area-specific curette for pockets. A De Marco figure then serves as a specialist option when the usual patterns feel awkward. For example, some clinicians use one on a particular quadrant where their standard curette does not adapt well. Also consider your sharpening routine, since a new pattern needs its own honing angle.

Keeping the Blade Ready

Sharpen with light strokes and stop once the edge grabs a test stick. Next, rinse off any stone oil before reprocessing. Store the instrument tip-protected so neighbouring tools cannot nick it.

Stainless Steel, Inspected Here

Both figures are cut from stainless steel to ASTM F899. Our US-based staff confirm tip symmetry and handle finish on every De Marco curette before it is packed. Each De Marco figure is backed for three years against manufacturing defects affecting metal quality or polish, while routine honing wear sits outside that cover. Each one ships unsterilized; therefore wash, dry and autoclave it prior to treatment.

Compare more patterns in the Diagnostic, Periodontal & Restorative Instruments section. Clinicians who like an alternative pattern often look at the Jacquette Curettes & Scalers as well. Ordering and returns are explained in our FAQs.

De Marco instruments are for qualified clinicians and hygienists only. Our sterilization guidance and shipping policy tell you how we pack, dispatch and expect reprocessing.