A Coupland pattern root elevator with a 3mm tip, used to separate multi-rooted teeth and elevate roots during extraction. The straight, chisel-like blade wedges between root and bone to widen the socket before forceps are applied. Coupland pattern, 3mm straight tip Designed for separating multi-rooted teeth during extraction Wedging action widens the socket ahead of forceps use AISI 304 and hardened J2 stainless steel construction FAQsWhat is a Coupland elevator used for?It is used to separate multi-rooted teeth and widen the socket by wedging, making forceps extraction easier and less traumatic.How is it different from a Warwick James elevator?Coupland elevators are primarily used for separating multi-rooted teeth, while Warwick James elevators are more commonly used for luxating upper third molars and roots.What material is this instrument made from?The handle is corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel and the working end is hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, each chosen for its job: rust-resistant handling and a hard, precise working end that keeps its shape through repeated autoclave cycles.Commonly used alongside extraction forceps and Warwick James elevators.Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.
