An area-specific curet has two straight flat blades that are not easily adapted to a curved tooth or root surface.The rounded smooth back of the working end of the area-specific curet aids in the placement of the instrument without trauma to the tissues.

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Area-specific curets, such as the Gracey curet, are designed with one rounded toe and a curved blade, making them well-suited for adaptation to curved tooth and root surfaces. The rounded, smooth back of the working end indeed helps in placing the instrument without causing trauma to the tissues.

An Area-Specific Curet Has Two Straight Flat Blades That Are