Description

• Definition: Curretes are small, spoon-shaped instruments used primarily in medical and dental settings for scraping or debriding tissue.
• Usage: Commonly employed in procedures like curettage, where tissue is removed for examination or to clear out infected areas.
• Types: Available in various shapes and sizes, including hand-held and surgical varieties.
• Material: Typically made of stainless steel for durability and ease of sterilization.
• Applications: Used in gynecology, dermatology, and dentistry for procedures such as uterine scraping, skin lesion removal, and dental cleaning.
• Functionality: Designed to minimize trauma to surrounding tissue while effectively removing unwanted material.