What type of back design does a curette have?

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What type of back design does a curette have?

Explanation:
The back of a curette is designed to be rounded. This shape lets the blade sit flush against the tooth and glide smoothly under the gingival margin without catching or injuring soft tissue. The rounded back works with the instrument’s curved face and rounded toe to follow the root surface safely during subgingival scaling. If the back were sharp, flat, or angled, tissue damage or poor stroke control could occur, making it harder to adapt the blade to the tooth and to work without causing trauma.

The back of a curette is designed to be rounded. This shape lets the blade sit flush against the tooth and glide smoothly under the gingival margin without catching or injuring soft tissue. The rounded back works with the instrument’s curved face and rounded toe to follow the root surface safely during subgingival scaling. If the back were sharp, flat, or angled, tissue damage or poor stroke control could occur, making it harder to adapt the blade to the tooth and to work without causing trauma.

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