Oral surgery extraction instruments

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Oral surgery extraction instruments

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Straight elevator

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To loosen tooth from periodontal ligaments before extraction
To separate and lift tooth from socket

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Single ended
Range of sizes available

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Straight Elevator is used on surgical extraction tray setups.

 

imageStraight Elevator must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Luxating elevator

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To cut periodontal ligaments before extraction
To rock tooth back and forth before extraction

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Single ended
Sharp blade on working end
Blade is serrated
Range of sizes available

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Luxating Elevator is used on surgical extraction tray setups.

 

imageLuxating Elevator must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Periotomes

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To cut periodontal ligaments for atraumatic tooth extraction
To use when dental implant placement is indicated

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Thin, sharp blades—Cause minimal damage to periodontal ligaments and surrounding alveolar bone
Straight or angled blades
Single or double ended
Range of sizes available
Some manufacturers make replaceable tips

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Periotomes are used on surgical extraction tray setups.

 

imagePeriotomes must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Root elevators

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To loosen root
To separate and lift root from socket
To use on posterior teeth

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Single ended
Right and left pairs
Range of sizes available

Example:

Cryer (commonly used type)

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Root Elevators are used in surgical extraction tray setups.

 

imageRoot Elevators must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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T-bar elevators

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To loosen tooth from periodontal ligaments before extraction
To separate tooth from alveolus
To use on posterior teeth

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Single ended
Rounded or pointed
Right or left pairs
T-Bar elevators are available with different style handles
Range of sizes available

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T-Bar Elevators are used on surgical extraction tray setups.

 

imageT-Bar Elevators must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Root-tip elevators

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To lift and remove fragments of root

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Single ended
Rounded or pointed
Working ends are serrated
Straight or right and left pairs

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Root-Tip Elevators are used on surgical extraction tray setups.

 

imageRoot-Tip Elevators must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Root-tip picks

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To lift and remove small root tips in difficult-to-reach areas

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Pointed at working end
Straight or right and left pairs

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Root-Tip Picks are used on surgical extraction tray setups.

 

imageRoot-Tip Picks must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Rongeurs

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To trim and remove excess alveolar bone after extraction of teeth
To contour alveolar bone after single or multiple extractions

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Variety of sizes and angles
Beaks have cutting edges

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Rongeurs used on surgical extraction tray setups.

 

imageRongeurs must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping. Hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.

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Feb 3, 2015 | Posted by in Dental Hygiene | Comments Off on Oral surgery extraction instruments

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