- Used in removing molar roots below gingival line
- Cross-bar handle provides greater power
- Suitable for extracting impacted teeth
- Autoclave sterilize
The Potts Elevator is a surgical instrument mainly used for removing molar roots below the gingival line. The working end of the tool is mounted on a cross-bar handle, providing greater power than pen-grip elevators.
The increase in power makes the Potts elevator best-suited for extracting impacted teeth. The practitioner must exercise great care to avoid fracturing a patient’s jaw.
Autoclavable up to 134??C/273F??.
