1. Curettage refers to cleaning the walls of the uterus with a curette . 2. Gracey curettes are a popular type of area specific curettes. 3. Gracey curettes are a popular type of area specific curettes . 4. Curettes can be divided into two subgroups : universals and area specific instruments.5. A synthesis of two curettes a Syntette ." 6. Hoes, chisels, and files are less widely used than scalers and curettes . 7. Gracey curettes have a stronger, rigid shank and angulated working blades that are area specific. 8. Gracey curettes are a fundamental part of dental instrumentation and the term Gracey curette is generic. 9. Gracey curettes are a fundamental part of dental instrumentation and the term Gracey curette is generic. 10. A curette is used to scrape the lining of the uterus and remove tissue in the uterus.