Howard Periosteal Elevator 9H Hollow Handle 10mm

The Howard Periosteal Elevator #9H is a premium, double-ended surgical instrument engineered for precision elevation, reflection, and retraction of the mucoperiosteal flap following a gingival incision. Essential in oral, maxillofacial, and periodontal surgical workflows, this instrument allows clinicians to cleanly peel back full-thickness soft tissue flaps away from the underlying alveolar process while preserving flap integrity and minimizing surgical trauma.

Key Clinical Applications

• Mucoperiosteal Flap Elevation: Gently severs periosteal attachments to lift full-thickness mucoperiosteal flaps away from the alveolar bone surface without tearing or lacerating soft tissue.

• Surgical Flap Retraction: Holds reflected tissue flaps securely out of the operative field, ensuring unobstructed access for bone burs, graft materials, and surgical instruments.

• Initial Tissue Reflection: Facilitates early detachment along the gingival sulcus, marginal gingiva, and interdental papillae following sulcular or crestal incisions.

• Surgical Field Exposure: Maintains clear visual and physical exposure during complex tooth extractions, impacted third molar removal, ridge augmentation, and implant site preparation.

Technical Specifications

Detailed Design & Functional Features

1. Dual-Ended Sequential Functionality

• Slender Entry Blade: Features a narrow, thin-profile tip engineered to slip into the gingival sulcus or initial incision line to begin atraumatic tissue detachment.

• Broader Reflection Spade: Contoured with a wider surface area to rapidly elevate larger portions of the flap along the facial or lingual alveolar bone plate.

2. Precision-Ground Atraumatic Blade Edges

The working edges are expertly ground to sheer periosteal fibers smoothly along the natural bone-tissue cleavage plane. The contoured tips prevent accidental nicking, tearing, or perforation of delicate flap margins, supporting faster post-operative healing.

3. Ergonomic Weight Distribution & Non-Slip Grip

Designed with an optimal weight-to-balance ratio and an aggressively knurled handle surface. This minimizes pinch force, reduces operator hand fatigue during extended surgical procedures, and maintains absolute tactile control even when handling wet surgical gloves.

4. Exceptional Corrosion Resistance & Durability

Manufactured from high-grade biocompatible surgical stainless steel, the Howard #9H elevator withstands frequent ultrasonic bath cycles, high-temperature autoclaving, and chemical disinfection without dulling, pitting, or corroding.