Intro
This instrument has a straight sickle on one end and a straight curet on the other end. If you’re looking to simplify your basic setup for general scaling, this instrument and a posterior sickle is all you need. This instrument also comes in a mini version (see link below).
Links
http://www.practicon.com/item/scaler-h5-l5-pdt-cruise-instrument-r090-7087736/7087736
http://pdtdental.com/pdt-h5-l5-mini-r092/
http://pdtdental.com/pdt-h5-l5-r090/
Photos
PDT H5-L5. Primarily an anterior instrument, but also works well on pre-molars, especially 1st pre-molars.
Sickle end for the contact areas
Curet end. Especially nice for scaling the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth.
Video
Mark Frias, RDH
This is one of my favorite instruments in my kit!
My ideal set-up:
H5/H6
Nevi 4
Nevi 2
S204S
McCall 17/18
I’ve used Hu-Friedy version of this (137) for years and include it in all my basic set ups. They also have a 137 mini which has a smaller currette end great fro period pockets.
What is your current favorite Posterior Sickle?
I meant Posterior Scaler 🙂
Hu-Friedy Nevi 2