- A specialized dental elevator used in oral surgery is especially useful for manipulating delicate root tips in the upper anterior region and in tight interproximal spaces
Uses
- Dental Extractions:
- Used to loosen and elevate teeth within their sockets before using forceps for final removal
- Root Tip Removal:
- Specifically designed to remove impacted or broken root tips from the alveolar socket
- Trauma Prevention:
- Facilitates tooth luxation to create space, helping to prevent trauma to adjacent teeth and surrounding tissues during extraction
- Veterinary Dentistry:
- Widely used in animal health for tooth and root extractions
Features
- High-Quality Construction:
- Crafted from premium-grade German stainless steel forgings to ensure long-term durability
- Permanently Welded Handle:
- Features a handle permanently welded to the tip, eliminating seams where cracks or discoloration could occur
- Finger Platforms:
- Designed with integrated finger platforms on the handle to provide proper hand alignment and a more secure grip during procedures
- One-Piece Tip:
- The one-piece stainless steel construction of the tip provides maximum strength for prying or lifting
- Resharpenable:
- The surgical-grade steel allows the tip to be resharpened to maintain its effectiveness over time
Benefits
- Reduced Tooth Fractures:
- The unique handle shape is engineered to create less force on the tooth itself, which minimizes the risk of accidental fractures during luxation
- Enhanced Tactile Feel:
- Known for a superior "surgical feel," allowing the clinician to apply precise pressure when loosening compromised teeth
- Sterilization Resilience:
- Withstands repeated autoclave cycles without compromising the integrity of the instrument or causing plating to peel
- Superior Strength:
- The all-stainless steel handle offers approximately twice the strength of standard brass or chrome-plated handles found in lower-grade instruments
