wedge elevator

Designed to remove the Upper Premolar IV (the carnassial) without the need to split the tooth. The periodontal ligament fibres are cut in the usual way using suitable luxators. The tip of the wedge is drilled through between rostral and posterior root. The blade of the instrument is then worked under the tooth. As the width of the blade increases the tooth is forced from the alveolus. At a point of resistance, stop and hold for 10 seconds before proceeding. Using excessive force risks root fracture.