Periosteal Elevator

Periosteal Elevator (such as the popular Periosteal Elevator #9 / Periosteal Elevator Molt) is a critical oral and maxillofacial surgery instrument used to reflect (peel back) and elevate the mucoperiosteum (gum tissue and membrane) away from the underlying alveolar bone.

• Primary Function: Retracts and detaches the periosteum and soft tissue from the bone surface prior to tooth extractions, bone grafting, or jaw surgery.

• Working Ends: Typically double-ended with two distinct sides:

  • Sharp / Pointed End: Used to loosen the marginal gingiva around the neck of the tooth and initiate the tissue detachment.

  • Broad / Curved Paddle End: Used to slide beneath the tissue flap to gently push and lift the periosteum away without tearing the tissue.

• Key Clinical Uses:

  • Surgical tooth extractions (especially impacted wisdom teeth).

  • Preparing a flap for dental implant placement or root end surgery (apicoectomy).

  • Exposing underlying bone for ridge augmentation or fracture repair.

Would you like to see how a periosteal elevator differs from a standard tooth elevator (luxator)?