Hoe Instruments for Effective Tartar Removal

Hoe instruments are specially developed periodontal hand instruments for the effective removal of heavy supragingival and mild subgingival tartar deposits. The characteristic blade-shaped working end is positioned at an angle of nearly 90 degrees to the shaft, making the instrument particularly effective on flat root surfaces and for removing heavy, firmly adherent deposits.

Unlike sickle instruments and curettes, hoe instruments are primarily used when larger amounts of calculus need to be removed using controlled pulling motions. They are particularly well-suited for wider tooth surfaces, where the straight working end provides good contact with the root surface and contributes to effective scaling. Hoe instruments are often used as a complement to other periodontal instruments in the initial treatment of patients with extensive tartar buildup.

At Humanus Dental, you’ll find hoe instruments from ErgoDenta, a Danish manufacturer specializing in high-quality, ergonomic dental hand instruments.