Dental Sharpened Spade Proximator Elvatome – Blue PDL Root Elevator

The Dental Sharpened Spade Proximator Elvatome – Blue PDL Root Elevator is a specialized dental extraction instrument designed to assist dental professionals with controlled periodontal ligament manipulation and root elevation. Combining the functional characteristics of a proximator, elvatome, and root elevator, the instrument is intended for procedures where precise access around the tooth and root is important.

The working end features a sharpened spade-shaped tip designed to engage the periodontal ligament space and assist with controlled separation of the tooth from surrounding supporting structures. When used with appropriate clinical technique, a periodontal ligament elevator can help facilitate tooth mobilization before extraction. The instrument is particularly useful when a clinician seeks controlled access and leverage during minimally traumatic extraction approaches.

The blue handle provides easy visual identification within a dental instrument tray and contributes to organized instrument management. Its ergonomic configuration is designed to provide a secure grip, allowing the clinician to maintain controlled hand positioning during delicate extraction procedures. Proper finger and hand positioning can help improve instrument control when applying carefully directed pressure.

A PDL root elevator is commonly used as part of a tooth extraction workflow to access or expand the periodontal ligament space. The clinician may use the working tip around the cervical or root surface according to the selected extraction technique. The instrument should be used carefully and only with appropriate clinical training, as excessive or improperly directed force can damage surrounding hard or soft tissues.

The sharpened spade working end is designed for focused periodontal access rather than broad tissue manipulation. Its compact profile can be advantageous when working in restricted interproximal or cervical areas. The exact suitability of the instrument depends on tooth anatomy, root configuration, access, bone condition, and the clinician’s chosen extraction technique.

The instrument is manufactured for professional dental use and is commonly produced from durable stainless steel or comparable surgical-grade metal, depending on the specific manufacturing configuration. A precision-finished working end supports consistent instrument performance, while durable construction allows the instrument to withstand routine clinical handling and appropriate reprocessing.

After use, the Dental Proximator Elvatome should be thoroughly cleaned to remove blood, tissue, and dental debris. Particular attention should be given to the sharpened working end to prevent retained contaminants and to identify any deformation or damage. The instrument should be inspected before each clinical use, and sterilization should be performed according to the manufacturer’s validated instructions and the dental facility’s infection-control protocol.

The Blue PDL Root Elevator can be a useful addition to dental extraction instrument collections in general dentistry, oral surgery, exodontia, and other clinical settings where controlled tooth mobilization is required. Its combination of a sharpened spade tip, proximator-style functionality, and ergonomic blue handle makes it a practical precision instrument for professional dental extraction workflows.

Key Features

• Sharpened spade-style dental proximator elvatome
• Designed for periodontal ligament access and tooth mobilization
• Functions as a precision PDL root elevator
• Focused working tip for controlled periodontal access
• Suitable for professional dental extraction procedures
• Blue handle for easy instrument identification
• Ergonomic grip for controlled hand positioning
• Compact working profile for restricted dental access
• Durable construction for routine clinical use
• Precision-finished working end for accurate manipulation
• Suitable for appropriate cleaning and sterilization procedures
• Intended for use by qualified dental professionals

Product Specifications

FAQs

1. What is a Dental Sharpened Spade Proximator?

A Dental Sharpened Spade Proximator is a precision extraction instrument designed to access the periodontal ligament space and assist with controlled tooth mobilization.

2. What is a PDL root elevator used for?

A PDL root elevator is used to help separate and mobilize a tooth or root by accessing the periodontal ligament space as part of an appropriate dental extraction technique.

3. What is the advantage of a sharpened spade tip?

The sharpened spade tip provides a focused working edge that can facilitate controlled access to the periodontal ligament space and around the cervical or root surface.

4. Is this instrument suitable for tooth extraction?

Yes, the instrument is designed to assist qualified dental professionals during tooth extraction procedures where controlled periodontal ligament manipulation and tooth mobilization are appropriate.

5. What does the blue handle indicate?

The blue handle provides visual identification and can help organize instruments in a dental surgical tray. It does not by itself indicate a specific clinical application.

6. Is the Dental Proximator Elvatome reusable?

Reusable versions can generally be cleaned, inspected, and sterilized between procedures according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the dental facility’s validated infection-control procedures.

7. How should a sharpened dental elevator be sterilized?

The instrument should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected after use before undergoing an appropriate validated sterilization process. Manufacturer instructions should always be followed.