A Gracey 13/14 curet is specifically designed to instrument which surfaces?

A Gracey 13/14 curet is specifically

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AAnterior teeth, all surfaces
BPosterior buccal and lingual surfaces
CPosterior distal surfaces
DPosterior mesial surfaces

✓ Correct answer: C. Posterior distal surfaces Gracey curets are area-specific: 13/14 is angled for distal surfaces of posterior teeth, while 11/12 is for mesial posterior surfaces.

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