A Serrated Curette is a specialized periodontal instrument used in dentistry for removing tough deposits like heavy calculus (tartar) from tooth surfaces, especially below the gumline.

🔹 Key Features

• Serrated (toothed) working edge – helps grip and break stubborn calculus
• Curved blade design – adapts to root surfaces
• Sharp cutting edges – more aggressive than standard curettes
• Double-ended instrument – different working ends for various areas

🔹 Uses

• Removal of heavy supragingival and subgingival calculus
• Effective in deep periodontal pockets
• Used during scaling and root planing procedures

🔹 Advantages

• Better grip on hard, tenacious deposits
• Reduces slipping compared to smooth curettes
• Improves efficiency in difficult cases