Crane Elevator
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The Crane Elevator is a curved dental instrument used for elevating broken roots and difficult teeth during extractions. Its angled tip and strong handle provide excellent access and controlled leverage, reducing trauma to bone and tissues. Ideal for surgical and posterior extractions, it ensures precision and efficiency in challenging tooth removals.
Description
The Crane Elevator is a specialized dental extraction instrument used primarily for removing broken roots, impacted teeth, and difficult-to-access tooth fragments. Recognized by its curved, narrow tip and sturdy handle, it applies controlled leverage to elevate and luxate roots from their sockets with minimal trauma. Its design allows access to posterior regions and tight spaces where conventional forceps may struggle, making it a valuable tool in oral surgery and complex extractions.
Key features and benefits:
• Strong, angled working tip for improved access to root apices and interproximal areas
• Ergonomic handle for enhanced grip and controlled force application
• Precision-crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization
• Reduces risk of root fractures and excess bone removal
• Enables careful elevation rather than forceful extraction, preserving socket integrity
Common applications:
• Elevating retained roots and fractured tooth segments
• Assisting in removal of impacted molars, including wisdom teeth
• Creating initial space for forceps placement during surgical extraction
• Loosening periodontal ligaments with minimal tissue trauma
Compared to straight elevators, the Crane Elevator offers better reach and angulation, especially in challenging posterior zones. It provides superior mechanical advantage, reducing operator fatigue and improving patient comfort.
Usage recommendations:
• Insert gently along periodontal ligament space
• Apply gradual, rotational or levering motion
• Avoid excessive force to protect surrounding bone
The Crane Elevator is an essential instrument in any oral surgery kit, enabling precise, conservative extractions and contributing to faster healing outcomes.
