A comprehensive set of dental elevators designed for atraumatic tooth extraction in veterinary patients, featuring instruments that fit the periodontal ligament space and follow root contours to minimize trauma. The set typically includes winged elevators, luxators, and periosteal elevators in a range of sizes (1mm–6mm) to accommodate different tooth and root diameters across species.

### 🔬 Key Instrument Types

– **Winged Elevators**: The most popular veterinary-specific design, featuring flared “wings” that follow the contour of conical roots and provide added leverage during side-to-side rocking motions . Used to stretch and tear the periodontal ligament rather than cut it.
– **Luxators**: Thin, sharp-bladed instruments designed solely to cut the periodontal ligament and gently ease the tooth from its socket. They must never be used as primary levers, as the delicate blades will bend or snap .
– **Periosteal Elevators (Molt No. 2 & No. 4)**: Double-ended instruments used to elevate gingival flaps and reflect soft tissue before extraction .

### 🛠️ Size Selection by Patient

– **Feline/Small**: 1mm and 2mm straight elevators, fine periosteal elevator
– **Canine (Medium-Large)**: 2mm–6mm winged elevators, curved root elevators (3mm and 5mm) for teeth where winged elevators won’t fit

### 🐾 Clinical Notes

– Winged elevators should be used with gentle rotational and apical pressure held for 10–30 seconds while working circumferentially around the root, not as a lever, which can break the narrowed neck or damage the tip .
– Straight elevators (traditional patterns) have thicker, more durable blades and are more forgiving for less experienced practitioners, though they may not fit tighter apical spaces .
– Regular sharpening and inspection are essential—dull instruments force excessive pressure and increase trauma risk .

### 📦 Typical Set Contents

A standard veterinary extraction elevator set may include 1–6mm winged elevators, one or two curved root elevators, a Molt 2-4 periosteal elevator, a root tip pick, and a storage rack or sterilizable cassette .