{"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}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/luxator-periotomes-straight-3-0mm","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}