Topics in Dental Instruments

Elevators

From the DentTest dentistry textbook. Last updated 6 August 2026.

Instrument

Image

Function

Couplands

  • Used to elevate and loosen the tooth from the periodontal ligament

  • Elevation is done to create space and prevent trauma to adjacent teeth and tissues

  • Available in sizes 1, 2 and 3; the working end gets larger with increase in size number

Warwick James

Straight

  • Used to elevate and loosen the tooth from the periodontal ligament

  • Elevation is done to create space and prevent trauma to adjacent teeth and tissues

Left

Right

Cryers

Left

  • Remove interseptal bone

  • Loosen root tips

Right