{"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}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/luxator-periotome-dual-edge-straight-5-3mm","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}