- Its tips are used for reflecting and retracting tissue during oral and periodontal procedures
Purpose:
- Combines two tips to separate tissue from the bone or tooth, and retract tissue away from the surgical site
Features:
- Double-ended tips:
- One end has a sharp tip for initial reflection, while the other has a slightly curved, non-cutting tip for retraction
- Wide tips:
- Both ends are designed with wide tips for efficient separation of tissue
- Smooth texture:
- The tips have a smooth, polished finish
- Seldin #23 pattern:
- This is a common and widely used design for periosteal elevators
- Origin:
- Made in the USA
