Dissector
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The dissector is a double-ended surgical instrument for controlled soft-tissue separation and elevation. One tip initiates tissue planes; the other lifts smoothly with minimal trauma. Its slim, curved blades and textured handle deliver precise control in tight surgical sites. Autoclavable stainless steel ensures durability and hygiene. Choose it for reliable flap elevation, implant and graft procedures, and delicate ENT work where accuracy and gentle handling matter.
Description
A dissector is a precision surgical instrument designed to separate and elevate soft tissues with control. This double-ended pattern provides two working tips—typically one slightly sharper for initiating tissue planes and one more rounded for gentle elevation. The slim, curved blades glide under mucosa and periosteum while the textured center handle gives a confident grip for steady movements. Made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, it withstands repeated steam sterilization without losing alignment.
Key features and benefits:
• Two functional tips for starting and continuing blunt dissection
• Fine, contoured blades for accurate work in confined surgical fields
• Knurled, balanced handle that reduces hand fatigue and improves tactile feedback
• Durable, autoclavable stainless steel construction for reliable infection control
• Smooth, polished surfaces that minimize tissue drag
Common uses:
• Raising mucoperiosteal flaps in oral and maxillofacial procedures
• Elevating tissue during implant placement, grafting, and sinus approaches
• ENT and plastic surgery tasks such as septal and nasal soft-tissue dissection
• Freeing adhesions and defining anatomical planes around delicate structures
How it compares:
• Versus a scalpel, a dissector favors controlled separation over cutting, reducing unintended trauma.
• Compared with a periosteal elevator, the tips are thinner and more versatile for soft-tissue planes, while still capable of gentle elevation on bone.
Quality notes:
• Typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel compatible with routine autoclaving.
• Available in various tip profiles to match surgeon preference and procedure type.
This versatile, easy-to-control dissector helps clinicians work precisely in tight spaces, shorten operative time, and protect surrounding tissue—an everyday essential in oral surgery, ENT, and reconstructive settings.
