Big-O Couplands Elevator
Used for wedging between the root and the crestal bone of the socket (the application point) and then gently rotating the handle. They have a large American style handle for a comfortable grip and maximum mechanical advantage so only small force is required.
✚ BO201: Couplands elevator No 1 (3mm)
✚ BO202: Feline Slim elevator
✚ BO203: Couplands elevator No 3 (4mm wide)
✚ BO204: Super Slim elevator
Shorter Handle Available for those with small hands:
✚ BO201SB
✚ BO202SB
✚ BO203SB
All Sizes 1 Per Pack
Features / description
- Gouge shaped tip that is 3mm wide and square ended
- Slim thickness at tip; gives good access & positioning on the tooth root.
- High mechanical advantage (ratio of handle diameter to tip width)
- Large & shaped handle for comfortable palm grip
- Slightly shorter than standard shank length; to allow the index finger to reach the tip.
- All stainless steel construction
Uses
- Used to loosen a tooth root as part of tooth extraction.
- Also can be used to cut the epithelial attachment to the tooth.
BO201: Couplands elevator No 1 (3mm) - Ideal for most dog teeth and the canine teeth in cats.
BO202: Feline Slim elevator - Ideal for all cat teeth (other than the canine teeth), very small dog teeth and retained dog tooth roots
BO203: Couplands elevator No 3 (4mm wide) - Ideal for elevation of large dog teeth
BO204: Super Slim elevator - Ideal for all cat teeth (other than the canine teeth), very small dog teeth and retained dog tooth roots
How to use
- To be used by wedging the tip between root and crestal bone & then rotating only.
- Repeat action at all sites around the tooth.
- Keep repeating at 2 or 3 sites where the instrument finds good purchase.
This instrument should be sterilized prior to use on each animal
This instrument can not be guaranteed due to the nature of its use & the need for the tip section to be thin.
