Anonymous
Nov 16, 2023
State 6 indications for the use of elevators during tooth extraction?
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Nov 16, 2023
1. Impacted tooth: Elevators are commonly used to remove impacted teeth, such as impacted third molars (wisdom teeth). Elevators help to loosen and elevate the tooth from its socket, making it easier to extract.
2. Broken or fractured tooth: Elevators can be used to remove a broken or fractured tooth that cannot be easily grasped with forceps. The elevator is inserted between the tooth and the surrounding bone, and gentle pressure is applied to lift and remove the tooth.
3. Ankylosed tooth: An ankylosed tooth is fused to the surrounding bone, making it difficult to extract. Elevators can be used to separate the tooth from the bone by applying controlled force and leveraging techniques.
4. Multi-rooted teeth: Teeth with multiple roots, such as molars, may require the use of elevators to help separate and elevate each root individually for extraction.
5. Retained deciduous (baby) teeth: In cases where deciduous teeth (baby teeth) do not naturally fall out and are retained, elevators can be used to loosen and elevate the tooth for extraction.
6. Root tip retrieval: If a tooth has been previously extracted, but a portion of the root remains in the socket, elevators can be used to carefully lift and remove the remaining root tip.
2. Broken or fractured tooth: Elevators can be used to remove a broken or fractured tooth that cannot be easily grasped with forceps. The elevator is inserted between the tooth and the surrounding bone, and gentle pressure is applied to lift and remove the tooth.
3. Ankylosed tooth: An ankylosed tooth is fused to the surrounding bone, making it difficult to extract. Elevators can be used to separate the tooth from the bone by applying controlled force and leveraging techniques.
4. Multi-rooted teeth: Teeth with multiple roots, such as molars, may require the use of elevators to help separate and elevate each root individually for extraction.
5. Retained deciduous (baby) teeth: In cases where deciduous teeth (baby teeth) do not naturally fall out and are retained, elevators can be used to loosen and elevate the tooth for extraction.
6. Root tip retrieval: If a tooth has been previously extracted, but a portion of the root remains in the socket, elevators can be used to carefully lift and remove the remaining root tip.
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