The Stoma range of titanium curettes for use around implants, available from Swallow Dental, has recently been extended to include Gracey Extra Reach Minis along with the Universal Langers and Titanium Tipped sickle scalers from Salvin. Titanium instruments help prevent the problem of scratching that can occur when stainless steel curettes are used against implants, and which can lead to increased plaque adhesion.

Unlike plastic scalers, titanium scalers can be re-sharpened in the same way as conventional curettes. The full range of Stoma surgical instruments and PDT Periodontal Hand Scalers is also available from Swallow Dental.

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