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A very small (2 mm) luxator, or a root tip elevator, will assist removal of fractured root tips and should be available for all extractions – just in case.<br><br>

A very small (2 mm) luxator, or a root tip elevator, will assist removal of fractured root tips and should be available for all extractions – just in case.<br><br>

'''Periosteal elevator:'''<br>

'''Periosteal elevator:'''<br>

A periosteal elevator is required for open (surgical) extractions to expose the [[Enamel Organ#Alveolar Bone|alveolar bone]] by raising a mucoperiosteal flap. Different patterns are available but all have a spoon-like blade in line with the handle. The working side is flat with a concave curvature and the back side is rounded. The edge should be sharp and will need regular [[Dental Equipment Maintenance|sharpening]] as it is used against [[Bones - Anatomy & Physiology|bone]].

A periosteal elevator is required for open (surgical) extractions to expose the [[Enamel Organ#Alveolar Bone|alveolar bone]] by raising a mucoperiosteal flap. Different patterns are available but all have a spoon-like blade in line with the handle. The working side is flat with a concave curvature and the back side is rounded. The edge should be sharp and will need regular [[Dental Equipment Maintenance - Small Animal|sharpening]] as it is used against [[Bones - Anatomy & Physiology|bone]].

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'''Extraction forceps:'''<br>

'''Extraction forceps:'''<br>