Know Your Equipment…Dental Luxators

Know Your Equipment…Dental Luxators

Having dental equipment is one thing…understanding how it is used is another.  The instruments show below aredental luxators.  A luxator is a valuable piece of equipment that I use quite frequently when performing extractions.  I especially like the Cislak 100C and 1.3S luxators

DSC_3152A luxator does what it says, it luxates the periodontal ligament attachment.   It has a very delicate blade (thinner than an elevator) that is used in a light rocking motion, while being pushed apically.  It should NEVER be used with any force in a lever or wedge action.  This can result in bending or fracturing the working head. (ref:  Wiggs R, Lobprise H.  Veterinary Dentistry Principles and Practice.  Lippincott. Philadelphia.  1997; 13-14)

Know your instruments and use them appropriately.  It will make for a smoother dental procedure.

Dr. G      Your Pet Dentist