What are universal scalers?

Universal scalers remove supragingival calculus and stain with cutting edges usable across the mouth rather than adapted to one region. They sit between a sickle and a curette in application: heavier than a fine sickle for bulk deposit, less refined than a curette for subgingival work.

How the universal scalers range is organised

GF series:

#1GF in standard and hollow handles, #5GF and #6GF.

Other:

Universal scaler #12, Towner scaler #U15 single end.

Choosing the right universal scaler

Use a universal scaler for bulk supragingival deposit, then refine with a curette. Sharpening matters more than pattern: a dull scaler burnishes calculus smooth, which makes it harder to detect and harder to remove at the next visit than if it had been left alone.