GDC Seldin Root Elevator E2S

GDC Seldin Root Elevator E2S

Used as a lever during the extraction of a tooth or retained roots. It is pushed in between the gums and the tooth exterior and used to loosen the tissue surrounding the tooth.

There are three major components of the elevator are:-

• Handle: is usually of generous size, so it can be held comfortably in the hand to apply
  substantial but controlled force. In some situations, crossbar or T-bar handles are used.
  
• Shank: simply connects the handle to the working end or blade of the elevator. It is
  generally of substantial size and is strong enough to transmit the force from the handle
  to the blade.
  
•  Blade: This part engages the crown or root and transmits force to the tooth, bone, or
  both. The working side of the blade is either concave or flat.

Direction to use :-

Root Elevators work on the following principal:

• Lever Principal
  
• Wheel Principal
  
• Wheel & Axle Principal
  

RULES OF ELEVATORS USAGE:

• Palm grip
  
• Don’t use the neighboring tooth as a fulcrum
  
• Don’t use the buccal or lingual plate of bone as a fulcrum
  
• Use the left hand for reflection, guard, and support
  
• Follow root curvature during extraction