Waldent luxators with thin blade to cut periodontal membrane and loosen the tooth
Waldent Luxators incorporates the world acclaimed ergonomic handle and a unique cornered, rigid tip that enables elevation of roots without risk of damaging the adjacent tooth.
The luxator is ergonomically designed fof comfort & control during use.
The shape & size of handle is designed to minimize the force needed.
Advantages:
Reduced trauma to teeth & tissues
Gentle penetration & efficient cutting of PDL
How to use:
Luxators are used in a cutting & rotating manner & permits a gentle widening of the alveole & major part of extraction can be done without forceps.
The shank & blade are placed parallel to the root surface of the tooth & tip of the luxator is pushed into the alveolar socket.
It is always a matter of personal choice and experience.
Long / short - Using the regular or the short periotome is a matter of control and access. The 10mm shorter blade on Luxator Short Peritome enables an optimal working position for smaller hands.
Contra - Good access from the lingual and/or distal side.
Inverted - About the same but less. General, Lingual and/or Distal
Curved - General use or starter. Good from the buccal side
Straight - Apical and/or interproximal
L3A - Distal of the third molar
Dual Edge - Start of difficult, well hidden, root extraction, extract fractured tips. Safer stepped insertion reduces the risk of slipping. Ideal for deeply fractured teeth and decayed roots.
