Which instrument is a small elevator used to luxate tooth roots?

• A. Cryers Elevator
• B. Winters Elevator
• C. Upper Bayonet Forceps
• D. Upper Molar Forceps

Answer: (A)

In tooth extraction, you first loosen the tooth or root fragments with an elevator before using forceps. The instrument that is specifically designed as a small, precise tool for luxating root tips is the Cryers elevator. Its short, slender blade with a curved tip lets you slip around a small root or root fragment and apply controlled force to separate it from the socket, making it ideal for removing residual roots or tips in confined spaces.

The other options are not the right fit here: Winters elevator is a larger instrument used for broader luxation, and the bayonet and molar forceps are designed for extracting whole teeth rather than loosening small roots.