Gracey 15/16 - Adaptive Handle
SKU: EH1012
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The Next-Generation of Dental Hygiene Instruments
ErgoFlex® Gracey 15/16 - Adaptive Handle | EH1012
Sharp and precise, our Gracey Curettes are used to remove both supragingival and subgingival calculus in specific areas of the mouth. Gracey 15/16 - Adaptive handle has all the preferred angles in the terminal shank as a 13/14 however, the blade is on the opposite end making it a superb choice for simplified deposit removal on the mesial, direct facial and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth.
A sleek, high-tech product featuring an exposed metal sensor for a premium touch experience, paired with a comfortable silicone handle for a secure grip.
The ErgoFlex adaptive handle can also be used straight as a conventional instrument.
Key features
Stays Strong
Rigid shank can handle even the most tenacious deposits.
Adaptive handle
Use straight or adaptive to custom fit your hand to reduce muscles and strain giving you more control and less fatigue.
Tactile Feedback sensor
Designed with targeted tactile feedback enhancer for guided deposit removal.
Thermally Insulated
Lightweight silicone handle protects index finger and thumb from the cold and vibrations transmitted by metals.
High Quality Blades
Superior metal that maintains blade sharpness longer and can be resharpened.
Ergonomic comfortable grip
Soft, yet firm enough to transfer the strongest lateral forces to the tooth.
Data Research
Instrumentation in 121 Clinicians without and with MSDs
Fatigue and Discomfort in Clinicians with no MSDs
More than twice as comfortable as conventional non-adaptive instruments
Fatigue and Discomfort in Clinicians with MSDs
Clinicians were significantly more comfortable and less tired when they used the ErgoFlex vs.any conventional non-adaptive instrument.
Muscle Work during Instrumentation by Clinicians with no MSDs measured by sEMG
Clinicians expended significantly less work to complete a set scaling task when they used the ErgoFlex vs. any conventional non-adaptive instrument.
Muscle Work during Instrumentation by Clinicians with MSDs measured by sEMG
When instrumenting with the ErgoFlex, clinicians with MSDs expended less than a third of the muscle work that they used with conventional non-adaptive instruments.
Tactile Feedback during Instrumentation
Clinicians experienced better tactile feedback when working with the ErgoFlex vs. any conventional non-adaptive instruments.
ergoFlex® Instructions for use
1
Grip the Instrument
Begin by holding the instrument with a modified pen grasp for optimal control.
2
Position the Blade
Align the blade so it points directly toward the tooth surface you plan to scale.
3
Adjust the Handle
Bend the custom-fit handle over your index finger or hand at an angle of 10 to 15 degrees and enjoy scaling.
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