Elevators are specifically designed instruments and are frequently used for several surgical procedures starting from routine extractions to more complex surgical procedures performed by maxillofacial surgeons.

Dental elevators are instruments used in dentistry to loosen and elevate teeth from the alveolar bone socket prior to extraction. These instruments come in different sizes and shapes, each designed for a specific type of tooth and extraction technique.

Common types of dental elevators include:

1. Straight Elevators: These elevators have a straight shaft and are used to loosen teeth by applying pressure in a vertical direction.
2. Cryer Elevators: These elevators have a curved tip and are used to loosen teeth by rocking them back and forth.