Elevators are dental instruments used to loosen and elevate the teeth in their sockets prior to extraction in order to create space and prevent trauma to adjacent teeth and tissues. The working end has thin, sharp blades that are used to cut periodontal ligaments and loosen tissue from bone. The shank may be straight or angled in order to access specific areas of the mouth.
Comparison Table 1: Comparison of Numeric Data
| Design Number | Manufacturer Name | Blade Orientation | Price ($) | Number of Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34S | Nordent Mfg Inc. | Straight | 85.09 | Single |
| – | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Straight | 87.39 | Single |
| 34ST | Nordent Mfg Inc. | Straight | 99.99 | Single |
| 16 | Nordent Mfg Inc. | Right | 88.29 | Single |
| 11R | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Right | 112.49 | Single |
| 22 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Right | 139.99 | Single |
| L4S | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Straight | 180.49 | Single |
| 9 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | – | 202.99 | Double |
| 14 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | – | 259.99 | Double |
| 3 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | – | 385.99 | Double |
Comparison Table 2: Comparison of Features
| Design Number | Manufacturer Name | Blade Orientation | Handle Material | Handle Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34S | Nordent Mfg Inc. | Straight | Stainless Steel | Hexagonal |
| – | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Straight | Stainless Steel | Round |
| 34ST | Nordent Mfg Inc. | Straight | Stainless Steel | Hexagonal |
| 16 | Nordent Mfg Inc. | Right | Stainless Steel | Hexagonal |
| 11R | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Right | Steel | Round (Cross-Bar) |
| 22 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Right | Steel | Hexagonal (Large) |
| L4S | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Straight | Steel | Hexagonal (Large) |
| 9 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | – | Satin Steel | Round |
| 14 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | – | Stainless Steel | Octagonal (2) |
| 3 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | – | Steel | Black Line (Smooth) |
| Design Number | Tip Material | Tip Texture | Tip Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34S | Stainless Steel | Smooth | Seldin |
| – | – | Smooth | Straight |
| 34ST | Titanium-Coated Stainless Steel | Smooth | Seldin |
| 16 | Stainless Steel | Smooth | Woodward |
| 11R | – | Smooth | – |
| 22 | – | Smooth | Cryer |
| L4S | – | Smooth | Straight |
| 9 | Steel | Smooth |
Top 10 Elevator & Periotome Kits in Dentistry
1. # 34S, Seldin, Periosteal, Single End
Surgical Elevator features a strong, durable triple-tempered tip fused onto a lightweight, comfortable “Form Fit” handle. Combining high-temperature and cryogenic technologies maximize load and torque resistance while maintaining long-lasting sharpness.
- Stays sharp and does not bend under the force
- Stainless steel construction can be sterilized by any acceptable method
- Machined to a basic contour and then hand-formed by master craftsmen
Blade Orientation: Straight
Design Number: 34S
Elevator Type: Surgical
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Hexagonal
Manufacturer Name: Nordent Mfg Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Seldin
Top 10 Periotomes in Dentistry
2. Luxating Hybrid – Small Straight
Luxating Hybrids are a unique cross between periotomes and luxating elevators. These instruments are used apically within the periodontal ligament space to cut periodontal ligaments before extraction.
Blade Orientation: Straight
Elevator Type: Luxating
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Straight
3. # 34S, Seldin, Titanium-Coated Blade
- Stays sharp and does not bend under the force
- Stainless steel construction can be sterilized by any acceptable method
- Machined to a basic contour and then hand-formed by master craftsmen
Blade Orientation: Straight
Design Number: 34ST
Elevator Type: Surgical
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Hexagonal
Manufacturer Name: Nordent Mfg Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Titanium-Coated Stainless Steel
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Seldin
4. # 16, Woodward, Right
- Stays sharp and does not bend under force
- Stainless steel construction can be sterilized by any acceptable method
- Machined to a basic contour and then hand-formed by master craftsmen
Blade Orientation: Right
Design Number: 16
Elevator Type: Surgical
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Hexagonal
Manufacturer Name: Nordent Mfg Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Woodward
5. #11R, Cross Bar Handle
Surgical elevators have thin, sharp blades that are used to cut periodontal ligaments, loosen teeth, and ease extraction.
Blade Orientation: Right
Design Number: 11R
Elevator Type: Surgical
Handle Material: Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Type: Cross-Bar
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Texture: Smooth
6. Cryer, Miniature, Hexagonal Handle
Surgical elevators have thin, sharp blades that are used to cut periodontal ligaments, loosen teeth and ease extraction.
Blade Orientation: Right
Design Number: 22
Elevator Type: Surgical
Handle Material: Steel
Handle Shape: Hexagonal
Handle Type: 510 Large Tapered Hexagon
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Cryer
7. Luxating, Straight, 4 mm
Blade Orientation: Straight
Design Number: L4S
Elevator Type: Luxating
Handle Material: Steel
Handle Shape: Hexagonal
Handle Type: 510 Large Tapered Hexagon
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Straight
8. #9 Molt Periosteal – Double
The Hu-Friedy surgical elevators have thin, sharp blades that are used to cut periodontal ligaments and loosen teeth.
Design Number: 9
Elevator Type: Surgical
Handle Material: Satin Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Steel
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Molt
9. #14 Goldman-Fox Periosteal
The Hu-Friedy surgical elevators have thin, sharp blades that are used to cut periodontal ligaments and loosen teeth. The luxating elevator is used by rocking and cutting versus an elevator that lifts and pries.
Design Number: 14
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Type: 2 Octagonal
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Goldman-Fox
10. #3 Prichard Periosteal
The Hu-Friedy surgical elevators have thin, sharp blades that are used to cut periodontal ligaments and loosen teeth. The luxating elevator is used by rocking and cutting versus an elevator that lifts and pries.
The Hu-Friedy Black Line features an AlTiN coating for enhanced edge retention, reduced light reflection, and contrast between the instrument and the surgical site. Handcrafted with Immunity Steel for optimal strength and corrosion resistance, the Black Line features a lightweight, large-diameter smooth handle that provides increased comfort and ergonomics for optimal performance and clinical outcomes.
Design Number: 3
Handle Material: Steel
Handle Type: Black Line
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Steel
Tip Texture: Smooth
Tip Type: Prichard
