Obwegeser Periosteal Elevator

Description

Obwegeser Periosteal Elevator

The Obwegeser periosteal elevator lifts periosteum from the facial bones. Maxillofacial surgeons use it to free soft tissue before a bone cut or plate.

Lifting the periosteum

The blade slips under the periosteum and peels it from the bone. Therefore the surgeon keeps the layer intact while exposing the surface. That step comes before most osteotomies of the jaw.

Lengths and blades

We offer lengths of 18 cm, 20 cm and 23 cm. In addition, each length comes with a 5, 6, 7, 9 or 11 mm blade. That gives 15 possible combinations.

How it fits the Obwegeser set

This elevator works hand in hand with Obwegeser retractors. For instance, the elevator frees the tissue and the retractor then holds it. The same tray might also carry awls and osteotomes.

Building a useful selection

First, decide which lengths match your approach. Then choose a narrow and a wide blade so you can move from fine to broad work. Contact us if you want help planning a set.

Caring for your Obwegeser periosteal elevator

Clean the blade as soon as the case ends, while tissue is still soft. Next, brush along the edge and check it for damage. Finally, dry the elevator and store the blade away from harder steel.

Obwegeser periosteal elevator specifications

• Lengths: 18, 20 or 23 cm
• Blade widths: 5, 6, 7, 9 or 11 mm
• Fifteen combinations in total
• Stainless steel

About your purchase

Our three-year warranty on each elevator covers flaws in workmanship. Before dispatch, our Atlanta staff review your order by hand. For quick answers, visit the FAQ hub. In addition, ASTM F899 lays out the steels used for surgical instruments. To keep the tissue back afterward, add an Obwegeser chin retractor. Browse the broader ENT instrument category too.

For licensed professional use. Elevator photos are illustrative, and our care guide explains that along with the nickel in stainless alloys; see the shipping page for timing.