Which instrument is a Periosteal Elevator?

• A. Scalpel
• B. Periosteal Elevator
• C. Couplands Chisel
• D. Dissecting Forceps

Answer: (B)

Raising the periosteum from the bone is a common step in dental procedures to expose the bone beneath. The tool designed for this task is the periosteal elevator. It has a blunt, broad blade that can slide under the periosteum and lift it away from the bone without cutting, allowing controlled reflection and minimal trauma to the tissue. This specific function distinguishes it from other instruments: a scalpel provides sharp incisions, a Couplands chisel is used to cut or shape bone itself, and dissecting forceps are used to grasp and handle tissue. So the instrument that is used to elevate the periosteum is the periosteal elevator.