A client presents with periodontal pockets in maxillary left posteriors with light to moderate burnished calculus along the distal line angles with slightly loose tissue. Which instrument would be the best instrument for calculus removal?

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The minibladed curet is small enough to adapt around the line angles without causing soft-tissue trauma, and the lower shank is longer to be able to access periodontally involved areas. The Gracey curet is too long to adapt around the line angle and does not have an extended shank. The extended shank curet is too long to adapt around the line angles. The universal curet is too long and may not adapt well at the line angle.

A Client Presents with Periodontal Pockets in Maxillary Left Posteriors