Dental elevators come in use to apply force on teeth or soft tissues in order to extract or remove tooth.
For tooth extraction procedures, periosteal elevators are considered best. These dentistry instruments provide maximum leverage and optimal force to apply during tooth extraction procedures. Are you looking to see the detailed notes on this instrument?
Here this short piece of information gives a brief overview of the benefits of these elevators for tooth extraction!
Periosteal elevators are dental instruments used in Dentistry to assist extraction procedures. These are long and slender instruments. They come in use for the elevation of soft tissues before extractions. The soft tissues are raised cervically to expose the area for extraction.
For extracting a tooth, the initial step is to sever the soft tissues surrounding the tooth. This dental elevator detaches the periosteum from the bone. This is usually followed after an incision. The tooth extraction elevator also separates the gingiva around the neck of the tooth. This is for easy application of extraction forceps.
The periosteal elevator can be double-ended or single-ended. One end is round and blunt, while the other end may be pointy. The tips of these elevators need to be sharp and pointed.
Types Of Periosteal Elevators
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Molt Periosteal Elevator
The molt periosteal elevator has a sharp pointy end, which loosens the mucosa from the bone. Hence, it separates the mucosa from the bone. It also reflects the flap between the teeth. The round blunt end is for elevating the flap from the bone. Thus, the periosteum and mucosa are separated as a single layer.
Other Types of the Periosteal Elevators in Dentistry:
The periosteal elevator detaches the soft tissue from the underlying bone. A pushing stroke has to be applied with the elevator longitudinally along the bone. The periosteal elevator is available in many different varieties. The blades and sizes of the instruments are of different sizes. The blades are spoon-shaped or curved, flat or chisel-like. Some significant types are:
- Allen Periosteal Elevator
- Bennett Periosteal Elevator
- Benque Periosteal Elevator
- Buser Periosteal Elevator
- Goldman Periosteal Elevator
- Hopkins Periosteal Elevator
- Howard Periosteal Elevator
- Kramer Periosteal Elevator
- Mead Periosteal Elevator
Things To Keep In Mind During Use Of The Periosteal Elevators:
Some things need to be kept in mind before using periosteal elevators. The operator needs to be careful to protect the adjacent tooth from damage. Also, the application of greater force is avoided.
This is because fracturing the maxilla or mandible may be possible. So, careful manipulation of tissues in the upper canine region needs to be done. In addition, excess force usage should be avoided. This is because it may fracture the alveolar bone. Also, accidental forcing of a root into the antrum has to be avoided.
Some patterns may have serrations for avoiding slippage of the Instrument. The Instrument comes in use to raise flaps, and any force may cause it to slip. The handle has cross serrations for firm gripping of the Instrument.
Maintenance of the Dental Periosteal Elevators
Maintenance of the surgical instruments is necessary. Routine inspection of instruments needs to be done by dentists and their staff. These instruments are checked for their sharpness and efficacy. Overuse of the tool will lead its tip to get dull. Therefore, all instruments need inspection before use.
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