kürette

A kürette is a surgical instrument used in various medical procedures. It typically consists of a handle and a small, scoop-shaped or loop-shaped blade at the end of a shaft. The specific design of the kürette varies depending on its intended use, with different sizes and shapes of blades available.

Kürettes are commonly employed in dentistry for procedures such as scaling and root planing to remove plaque, calculus, and diseased tissue from the tooth surfaces and periodontal pockets. In gynecology, kürettes are used for dilation and curettage (D&C), a procedure to remove tissue from the uterus. This can be done for diagnostic purposes, such as investigating abnormal bleeding or to remove uterine polyps, or therapeutically, such as after a miscarriage.

Dermatology also utilizes kürettes for procedures like curettage of skin lesions. This involves scraping away superficial skin growths such as warts, seborrheic keratoses, or basal cell carcinomas. The removed tissue can then be sent for pathological examination. The effectiveness of a kürette lies in its ability to precisely scrape and remove tissue layers. It is a versatile tool found in many medical specialties.