The dental hygienist is scaling a sextant,teeth 28 through 31.The areas have generalized 5- to 6-mm pockets with light subgingival calculus and bleeding on probing.Which of the following would be the best instrument to use to debride the pockets in this area?

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Area-specific curets are designed for subgingival scaling and root planing, especially in pockets of 4mm or deeper, making them the best choice for debriding 5- to 6-mm pockets with light subgingival calculus.

The Dental Hygienist Is Scaling a Sextant,teeth 28 Through 31