{"title":"Elevators","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"root-elevator-cryer-medium-left-elevators-id","title":"Root Elevator, Cryer Medium Left 11mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cryer pattern root elevator, medium size with an 11mm left-oriented blade, used to engage and elevate retained root fragments using controlled rotational force, particularly in posterior quadrants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-oriented 11mm blade for stable posterior purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotational-force design for elevating fractured roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to complex exodontia and surgical extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI 304 and hardened J2 stainless steel, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is this root elevator used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt luxates and loosens a tooth or root from its socket before forceps extraction, making the 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root elevator used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt luxates and loosens a tooth or root from its socket before forceps extraction, making the extraction easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know which elevator to pick?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern and tip size are chosen based on the extraction site and root anatomy: straight patterns suit general use, while curved or angled patterns give better access in specific areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel and the working end is hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, each chosen for its job: rust-resistant handling and a hard, precise working end that keeps its shape through repeated autoclave cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used alongside extraction forceps as part of a complete surgical extraction set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca 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luxation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI 304 and hardened J2 stainless steel, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is this root elevator used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt luxates and loosens a tooth or root from its socket before forceps extraction, making the extraction easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know which elevator to pick?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern and tip size are chosen based on the extraction site and root anatomy: straight patterns suit general use, while curved or angled patterns give better access in specific areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel and the working end is hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, each chosen for its job: rust-resistant handling and a hard, precise working end that keeps its shape through repeated 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Having a range of blade widths and curves to hand means you can match the elevator to the socket rather than forcing an approximate fit, which is what protects the surrounding bone during a difficult extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight elevators covering a range of blade widths and curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxates roots and fragments before forceps application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched handles for a consistent feel across the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI 304 stainless handles with hardened Japanese-standard J2 working ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy a set rather than individual elevators?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifficult extractions rarely suit one blade. A set means the right width and curve is already on the tray, so you are not forcing an approximate fit and risking the socket wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is an elevator different from a luxator?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elevator lifts and wedges the tooth free using leverage against the bone, while a luxator has a thinner, sharper blade that cuts the ligament attachment. Many clinicians use both in sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle is corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel and the working end is hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, each chosen for its job: rust-resistant handling and a hard working end that keeps its shape through repeated autoclave cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStocked alongside individual Coupland, Cryer, Warwick James and Flohr elevators and our periotomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53753080152401,"sku":"141101KT","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotomes-straight-2-0mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Straight 2.0mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA straight periotome, also called a luxating elevator, with a 2.0mm blade, the narrowest of our single-width blades. The slim blade is worked down into the periodontal ligament space between root and bone to sever the ligament fibres, loosening the tooth before forceps are applied. Its small width suits narrow roots and tight spaces between teeth, and it can be taken further towards the apex where a wider blade would not sit. Cutting within the ligament space, rather than levering against bone, is the approach used when the socket walls are to be kept, for example before an implant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.0mm straight blade for narrow roots, apical work and tight interproximal spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight shank for direct, in-line access, most at home in the front of the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin, sharp blade designed to cut the periodontal ligament rather than prise the tooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen would I choose the 2.0mm straight periotome?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the root is slim or the space around it is tight, such as between crowded teeth, or when working deeper towards the apex. Wider 3.0mm and 5.0mm blades are better matched to broader roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan it be used to lever the tooth out?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A 2.0mm blade is fine and is meant for cutting the ligament with gentle pressure along the root. Using it as a lever or twisting it can damage the tip. Use a root elevator for elevating once the tooth is loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the periotome made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe working tip is Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, fitted to a PPU handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499264069969,"sku":"142110","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotomes-curved-2-0mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Curved 2.0mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curved periotome, or luxating elevator, with a fine 2.0mm blade. It pairs the narrow width needed for slim roots with a curved working end that follows the root surface where a straight instrument is awkward to position, such as towards the back of the mouth. The blade is eased into the periodontal ligament space and worked around the root to sever the ligament fibres, so the tooth loosens before forceps go on. Because the blade cuts within the ligament space rather than pushing against bone, it suits extractions where keeping the socket walls matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved 2.0mm blade: a narrow width combined with a curve for reaching slim roots further back in the arch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall enough to work into tight ligament spaces and towards the apex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin cutting blade for severing the periodontal ligament, not for prising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose a curved blade over a straight one?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA curve helps the blade follow the root when the tooth cannot be approached in a straight line, which is often the case with posterior teeth. Straight blades give the most direct access to front teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this one included in the 7-piece set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The set contains a 2.0mm straight periotome but not this 2.0mm curved version, so it is a useful addition if you prefer a curved blade in the narrowest width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should it be used?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert the blade into the ligament space along the root and work around the tooth with light, controlled pressure. It is not designed for levering or twisting, which can damage a blade this fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also our 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499271901521,"sku":"142111","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotomes-straight-3-0mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Straight 3.0mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a 3.0mm blade, this straight periotome, also known as a luxating elevator, sits in the middle of our width range. It is a straightforward instrument for working down between neighbouring teeth: the blade is slid into the periodontal ligament space and moved along the root to cut the ligament fibres, loosening the tooth ahead of forceps. Working in the ligament space rather than levering against bone helps keep the socket walls intact, which is often the aim before implant placement or socket preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.0mm straight blade for interproximal work between adjacent teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-sized width that sits between our 2.0mm and 5.0mm options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight shank for in-line access where the root can be approached directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStraight or curved 3.0mm: which do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe straight 3.0mm is commonly chosen for interproximal access where you can reach the root head-on. The curved 3.0mm is often used as a general starting instrument and for following the root around the arch, so the two complement each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is a periotome different from a root elevator?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA root elevator uses leverage to lift the tooth. A periotome has a thinner blade that cuts the ligament attachment with gentle pressure along the root. The two are often used one after the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip set in a PPU handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499275833681,"sku":"142112","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotomes-curved-3-0mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Curved 3.0mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor many clinicians, the curved 3.0mm periotome, or luxating elevator, is the shape they pick up first. The curve lets the blade follow the contour of the root as it is worked around the tooth, cutting the periodontal ligament fibres so the tooth can be loosened before forceps are used. Its medium width makes it a sound general-purpose choice for starting the luxation on a wide range of teeth, and cutting within the ligament space rather than against bone supports extractions where the socket walls are to be kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved 3.0mm blade, a common general-use and starting instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurve follows the root surface around the tooth and helps with access further back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin blade designed to sever the periodontal ligament with light pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIf I only buy one periotome, is this a good choice?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe curved 3.0mm is widely used as a general starting instrument. You may then add a narrower 2.0mm for slim roots or a 5.0mm for broader ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it to elevate the tooth?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to cut the ligament, not to lever. Once the tooth is mobile, switch to a root elevator or forceps rather than prising with the periotome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the working tip made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel, fitted to a PPU handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499279929681,"sku":"142113","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotome-inverted-3-0mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Inverted 3.0mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn inverted periotome, also called a luxating elevator, with a 3.0mm blade. The blade is curved the opposite way to a standard curved periotome, which helps it reach the lingual and distal surfaces of the root. As with any periotome, the thin blade is worked into the periodontal ligament space to cut the ligament fibres and loosen the tooth before forceps are applied, cutting within that space rather than levering against the bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverted 3.0mm blade for general use and for lingual and distal root surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse curve complements a standard curved periotome when working all the way around a root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin blade for severing the periodontal ligament, not for prising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does \"inverted\" mean on a periotome?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is turned the opposite way to a standard curved tip. That reversed curve makes it easier to reach the back (distal) and tongue-side (lingual) surfaces of a root that a standard curve may not reach comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need a standard curved periotome?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey work well together. A standard curved blade covers much of the root, and the inverted blade helps with the lingual and distal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip in a PPU handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499280683345,"sku":"142114","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotome-dual-edge-straight-5-3mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Dual Edge 5\/3mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dual edge straight periotome, or luxating elevator, with a stepped 5\/3mm working end. Rather than a single blade width, the tip combines two widths, 5mm and 3mm, in a stepped profile, so the narrower part leads into the ligament space and the wider part follows. Dual edge periotomes of this type are commonly chosen for deep fractured and decayed roots, where finding the root margin and starting the luxation can be difficult. The blade cuts the periodontal ligament fibres along the root to loosen it before forceps or an elevator take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped 5\/3mm dual edge tip for deep fractured and decayed roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped profile allows a gradual, controlled insertion into the ligament space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight shank for in-line access to the root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does \"dual edge\" mean here?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the stepped working end with two widths, 5mm and 3mm. The narrower section enters the ligament space first and the wider section follows, giving a gradual insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does it differ from the 3\/1.5mm dual edge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth share the stepped design. The 5\/3mm is the larger of the two, for broader roots; the 3\/1.5mm is finer and suits slimmer roots and tighter spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan it be used for elevating?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is designed for cutting the ligament. Levering on the tip can damage it, so use a root elevator once the root is mobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also our 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499298115921,"sku":"142115","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotome-contra-angle-3-0mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Contra Angle 3.0mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contra angle periotome, also known as a luxating elevator, with a 3.0mm blade. The shank is bent so the blade sits offset from the line of the handle, which helps it reach the lingual and distal surfaces of molars where a straight instrument is hard to align with the root. Once in position, the thin blade is worked into the periodontal ligament space to cut the ligament fibres and loosen the tooth before forceps are used, without levering against the surrounding bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContra angle 3.0mm blade for the lingual and distal surfaces of molars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset shank for posterior access where a straight shank cannot line up with the root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin blade for severing the periodontal ligament with light pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen is a contra angle periotome useful?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMainly on posterior teeth, particularly the back and tongue-side surfaces of molars, where the angle of approach makes a straight or curved blade difficult to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is it different from the inverted periotome?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth help with lingual and distal surfaces. The contra angle uses an offset shank to reach molars; the inverted version reverses the curve of the blade itself. Which one feels better often comes down to the tooth and personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe working tip is Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, set in a PPU handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499303653713,"sku":"142116","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotome-straight-5-0mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Straight 5.0mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA straight periotome, or luxating elevator, with a 5.0mm blade, the widest of our single-width straight blades. The broader blade gives more contact along larger roots as it is worked into the periodontal ligament space, cutting the ligament fibres to loosen the tooth before forceps are applied. It is typically used between teeth once a narrower blade has started the luxation, and like all periotomes it cuts within the ligament space instead of levering against bone, which helps keep the socket walls intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide 5.0mm straight blade for broader roots and interproximal work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften used after a 2.0mm or 3.0mm blade has opened the ligament space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight shank for direct, in-line access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy use a 5.0mm blade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wider blade covers more of a broad root surface at each pass. Many clinicians begin with a narrower blade and move up to 5.0mm once the ligament space has been opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStraight or curved 5.0mm?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe straight 5.0mm suits interproximal access where the root can be reached directly. The curved 5.0mm is often chosen for large molar roots further back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I lever with it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a cutting instrument for the ligament. Use a root elevator for leverage once the tooth is mobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499307553105,"sku":"142120","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotome-curved-5-0mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Curved 5.0mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntended for large molar roots, this curved periotome, also called a luxating elevator, has a broad 5.0mm blade. The curve helps the wide blade follow the root surface at the back of the mouth, where straight access is limited, while the extra width covers more of a large root at each pass. The blade is worked into the periodontal ligament space to cut the ligament fibres and loosen the tooth before forceps, cutting within that space rather than pushing against bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved 5.0mm blade for large molar roots and general posterior use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurve follows the root contour where a straight blade is hard to place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften used to continue the luxation after a narrower blade has started it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich teeth is the curved 5.0mm periotome usually used on?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMostly larger posterior teeth, particularly molar roots, where both the extra width and the curve are helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I start with this size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany clinicians begin with a 3.0mm blade to open the ligament space and then move to 5.0mm on broad roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip in a PPU handle. It is designed for cutting the ligament, not for levering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499308699985,"sku":"142121","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"luxator-periotome-dual-edge-straight-3-1-5mm","title":"Periotome Luxating Elevator, Dual Edge 3\/1.5mm, PPU Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dual edge straight periotome, or luxating elevator, with a fine stepped 3\/1.5mm working end. The tip steps from a narrow 1.5mm section to a 3mm section, so the slimmest part can be guided into a tight periodontal ligament space first and the rest follows gradually. This finer dual edge design is commonly used on deep fractured and decayed roots, where the root margin can be hard to find and space is limited. The blade cuts the ligament fibres along the root to loosen it, and because the edge is keen and the tip slender, it needs careful, light handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine stepped 3\/1.5mm dual edge tip for deep fractured and decayed roots in tight spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow leading section for a gradual, controlled entry into the ligament space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight shank for in-line access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard J2 stainless steel working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPU handle; sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from the 5\/3mm dual edge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the smaller of the two stepped designs, with a finer 3\/1.5mm tip for slimmer roots and narrower spaces. The 5\/3mm suits broader roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the fine tip need special care?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A tip this thin is delicate. Use light pressure along the root and never lever or twist with it, as that can bend or break the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe working tip is Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, fitted to a PPU handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also our 7-piece set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxator-periotomes-ppu-handle\"\u003ePeriotome Luxating Elevator Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our extraction range alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/periotomes\"\u003eperiotomes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevators\"\u003eroot elevators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499311550801,"sku":"142123","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/collections\/elevators.oembed?page=2","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}