A left-handed Warwick James root elevator with a 2.5mm tip, used to luxate roots and loosen soft tissue attachment before extraction, particularly for upper third molars. The flat handle reduces force against surrounding bone, lowering the risk of fracture during use. Left-side Warwick James pattern, 2.5mm tip Concave/convex tip design for wedging and luxation Flat handle reduces bone-fracture risk versus round handles AISI 304 and hardened J2 stainless steel construction FAQsWhat is a Warwick James elevator used for?It loosens and luxates a tooth or root from its socket before extraction, commonly used for upper third molars and root removal.Why choose left vs right?Left and right versions are mirrored to give the correct wedging angle depending on which side of the mouth is being treated.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 Coupland elevators during surgical extractions.Browse our full Surgery range.Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.
