GENERIC
Low stock (10 units)Regular price LE 115.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Dream
Very low stock (1 unit)Regular price LE 950.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Premia
Premia Warwick-james stright Elevator
Very low stock (5 units)Regular price LE 400.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
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Very low stock (2 units)Regular price LE 1,680.00 EGPUnit price /UnavailablePremia
Very low stock (4 units)Regular price LE 400.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable-
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Pakistan Crossbar Root Elevator Right & Left (2pcs)
Very low stock (4 units)Regular price LE 250.00 EGPUnit price /UnavailableAsnanco
Low stock (18 units)Regular price LE 375.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable-
Premia
Premia Straight Heidbrink Elevator
Very low stock (3 units)Regular price LE 400.00 EGPUnit price /UnavailablePremia
Very low stock (2 units)Regular price LE 400.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable-
Premia
Premia Curved Heidbrink Elevator
Low stock (11 units)Regular price LE 400.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable-
Premia
Premia Curved Bernard Spade Elevator
Very low stock (6 units)Regular price LE 400.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable-
Premia
Premia Luxating Hybrid Elevator Curved
Very low stock (3 units)Regular price LE 450.00 EGPUnit price /UnavailableSedra dent
Very low stock (2 units)Regular price LE 400.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable-
Sedra dent
Very low stock (2 units)Regular price LE 330.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
GENERIC
Dream warwicke james elevator kit
Very low stock (5 units)Regular price LE 499.00 EGPUnit price /UnavailablePremia
Low stock (15 units)Regular price LE 400.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable-
How to Choose Dental Extraction Elevators for Oral Surgery
- Elevator Type (Straight Apexo vs Warwick-James vs Cryer) — Straight Apexo elevators apply buccal leverage to single-rooted anterior and premolar teeth; Warwick-James elevators (straight, mesial, distal) engage root concavities in multi-rooted molar extraction; Cryer elevators have a triangular-pointed blade for inserting between furcation roots. A complete extraction kit requires all three types.
- Blade Width (2 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm) — Narrow 2–3 mm blades for single-rooted teeth and retained root tips; wider 4–5 mm blades engage the full buccal root surface of premolars and anterior teeth for sustained rotation leverage. Match blade width to root diameter — blades too wide split the socket wall; blades too narrow fail to engage the PDL space adequately.
- Fulcrum Application (Root vs Alveolar Crest vs Septum) — Correct fulcrum placement is critical: the elevator blade should always fulcrum against bone (socket wall or interseptal bone) not against adjacent teeth, which risk avulsion or crown fracture when used as inadvertent fulcrum points. Egyptian oral surgery protocols emphasise bone-only fulcrum technique in examination and licensing assessments.
- Handle Design (T-Bar vs Straight vs Crossbar) — T-bar handles distribute rotational force through the wrist for high-torque application on impacted and ankylosed teeth; straight handles provide better directional control for fine leverage in confined spaces; crossbar handles allow thumb-controlled fine movement for delicate root tip retrieval after coronal fracture.
- Steel Quality and Sharpness — Premium instruments (Miltex, Hu-Friedy) maintain blade sharpness through precise heat treatment and grinding; budget instruments dull faster and require more force during extraction, increasing the risk of root fracture and socket wall damage. Inspect blade edges before each surgical session; replace blunt elevators immediately.
Extraction Elevators Available in Egypt
| Product | Type | Best For | Price (EGP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Apexo Elevator | Straight apexo | Single-rooted anterior/premolar | 115 |
| Premia Warwick-James Straight | Warwick-James straight | Multi-rooted molar luxation | 410 |
| Dream Elevator Kit | Complete set | Full extraction workflow | 950 |
| Mitex Elevator Kit | Premium set | Specialist oral surgery | 1,680 |
Availability & Delivery in Egypt
MedSTA supplies dental extraction elevators from Premia, Dream, Miltex, and generic brands in EGP with same-day dispatch from Cairo. Cairo and Giza delivery within 1–3 business days; all other Egyptian governorates within 3–5 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a straight elevator and a Warwick-James elevator?
What is the difference between a straight elevator and a Warwick-James elevator?
Straight apexo elevators have a straight shank with a pointed, concave blade used to engage the buccal aspect of a tooth root between the root surface and buccal socket wall, applying rotational force for luxation of single-rooted anterior teeth and premolars. Warwick-James elevators (straight, mesial-curved, distal-curved) have a wider, more pronounced concave blade designed to engage the root surfaces of multi-rooted molars from mesial, distal, and buccal aspects after tooth sectioning. Both are required in a complete molar extraction workflow.
How do I use a dental elevator without damaging adjacent teeth?
How do I use a dental elevator without damaging adjacent teeth?
The fundamental rule of elevator technique is that the fulcrum must always be bone — the socket wall, interseptal bone crest, or bone on the remote side of the socket — never an adjacent tooth or its crown. Position the elevator blade in the periodontal space, orient the fulcrum point against the alveolar crest bone, and apply a controlled rotation of 90° with a maintained steady force rather than sudden jerking motion. If the tooth does not move, reassess the blade entry angle and fulcrum point rather than increasing force, which risks socket wall fracture.
When should a Cryer elevator be used instead of a straight elevator?
When should a Cryer elevator be used instead of a straight elevator?
Cryer elevators (triangular blade, right and left pairs) are used specifically after molar sectioning to extract individual root portions. After the crown and furcation are sectioned with a surgical bur, the Cryer blade is inserted into the interseptal bone space and rotated, using the interseptal bone as a fulcrum to elevate each root fragment separately. They should not be used as a substitute for straight apexo elevators in unsectioned single-rooted teeth, where the triangular blade geometry provides no advantage over a straight elevator.
What should I do if a root tip fractures during extraction?
What should I do if a root tip fractures during extraction?
Do not blindly probe or use a curette to retrieve a fractured root tip — this is the most common cause of root displacement into the inferior alveolar canal or maxillary antrum. Take a periapical radiograph immediately to confirm the tip location, size, and proximity to anatomical structures. For tips <5 mm from the apex that are not impinging on the inferior alveolar nerve or antrum, selective leave is often the correct decision, especially in elderly Egyptian patients with comorbidities where retrieval carries higher surgical risk than monitored retention.
Does MedSTA supply dental extraction elevator kits across Egypt?
Does MedSTA supply dental extraction elevator kits across Egypt?
Yes — MedSTA supplies straight Apexo elevators (115 EGP), Premia Warwick-James sets (410 EGP), Dream Elevator Kits (950 EGP), and Mitex Premium Elevator Kits (1,680 EGP) in EGP with same-day dispatch from Cairo. Cairo and Giza delivery within 1–3 business days; all other Egyptian governorates within 3–5 business days.