universal curette

u·ni·ver·sal cu·rette

(yū'ni-vĕr'săl kyūr-et') A periodontal instrument used to remove calculus from the crowns and roots of teeth. The working end of a universal curette has a rounded back, rounded toe, and two working cutting edges, and is semicircular in cross-section. One of the most frequently used and versatile periodontal débridement instruments.

u·ni·ver·sal cu·rette

(yū'ni-vĕr'săl kyūr-et') Periodontal instrument used to remove calculus from crowns and roots of teeth designed to be used on all tooth surfaces. Working end has a rounded back, rounded toe, and two working cutting edges, and is semicircular in cross-section. One of the most frequently used and versatile periodontal débridement instruments.