Which curette would be most suitable for scaling and removing deposits from deep periodontal pockets (5 mm or deeper) on the posterior teeth?
A)Mini extended area-specific curette-posterior
B)Extended area-specific curette-posterior
C)Area specific curette
D)Curved sickle scaler
E)Universal curette

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A posterior extended area-specific curette would be the instrument of choice for scaling a 5-mm or deeper periodontal pocket on a posterior tooth. If the pocket were also narrow or a furcation was involved, the mini extended area-specific curette, posterior, would be the choice. The universal curette, curved sickle scaler, and regular area-specific curette lack the design feature to effectively reach the bottom of a 5-mm or deeper pocket.

Which Curette Would Be Most Suitable for Scaling and Removing