ASI-2216: London Hospital Coleman dental elevator

London Hospital Coleman Dental Elevator

The ASI-2216 London Hospital Coleman Dental Elevator is a purpose-built extraction instrument designed to solve one of oral surgery’s most persistent challenges: accessing and elevating lower tooth roots in confined mandibular spaces. Where straight-bladed elevators struggle to reach retained roots or angled fragments, the London Hospital Coleman pattern’s distinctive right-angled, ridged tip provides the leverage and grip that lower arch extractions demand.

Engineered for Lower Root Access

Mandibular extractions present unique anatomical challenges — limited vertical clearance, dense cortical bone, and roots positioned at angles that straight elevators simply cannot navigate. The London Hospital Coleman elevator’s angled blade design was developed specifically to address this gap, allowing the working tip to enter the socket at an angle that follows the natural curvature of lower root anatomy. This geometry lets clinicians apply rotational and wedging forces precisely where they’re needed, without forcing the wrist into an unnatural or fatiguing position.

Ridged Tip for Superior Purchase

Unlike smooth-tipped elevators that can slip against wet, curved root surfaces, the ridged terminal edge of this instrument bites into the root or bone interface, providing reliable purchase during luxation. This reduces the number of repositioning attempts needed during a procedure, which in turn shortens chair time and limits unnecessary trauma to the socket walls and periodontal ligament.

Built From German Stainless Steel

Material quality directly affects instrument longevity and clinical reliability. This elevator is manufactured from German-grade stainless steel, chosen for its resistance to corrosion, its ability to hold a stable edge under repeated mechanical loading, and its tolerance for the high-heat autoclave cycles required in sterile clinical environments. Clinicians can expect consistent tip integrity across hundreds of sterilization cycles without pitting, discoloration, or softening.

Textured Handle for Control

Precision instruments are only as good as the grip behind them. The handle on the ASI-2216 features a textured, non-slip surface that stays secure even when hands are gloved or the field is wet with saliva or blood. This texturing reduces the micro-slippage that causes imprecise force application, giving the operator finer control over rotational and lever movements during delicate maneuvers near the inferior alveolar nerve and adjacent structures.

Dull, Matte Surgical Finish

The instrument’s dull matte finishing is a deliberate functional choice, not just cosmetic. Reflective, polished surfaces can throw glare under operatory lighting, momentarily obscuring the clinician’s view of the working field. The matte treatment on this elevator minimizes that glare, supporting clearer visual tracking of the blade tip relative to the root and surrounding tissue throughout the procedure.

Where It Fits in the Extraction Workflow

The London Hospital Coleman elevator is typically reached for after initial luxation with a straight elevator has loosened the periodontal ligament, or in cases where root fracture has left a fragment below the gumline that a straight instrument cannot engage. Oral surgeons, general dentists performing surgical extractions, and dental students training in exodontia techniques all rely on this pattern as a core part of a well-equipped extraction tray.

Manufacturing Standard

Every ASI-2216 unit is manufactured by Aero Surgical Instruments in Sialkot, Pakistan — a manufacturing hub internationally recognized for surgical and dental instrument production. Production follows strict dimensional and material tolerances to ensure each elevator performs consistently, procedure after procedure, and meets the durability expectations of professional clinical settings.

Whether stocking a new extraction tray or replacing a worn instrument, the ASI-2216 offers the angled reach, secure grip, and material reliability needed for confident lower-root elevation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the London Hospital Coleman elevator used for?
It’s used to elevate and remove lower (mandibular) tooth roots, particularly in cases where straight elevators can’t achieve proper access or angulation.

2. What material is the ASI-2216 made from?
German-grade stainless steel, chosen for strength, corrosion resistance, and sterilization durability.

3. Why does this elevator have an angled tip?
The right-angled design allows the blade to reach root surfaces in the lower arch that straight instruments cannot access due to limited vertical clearance.

4. What does the “ridged tip” do?
The ridging increases surface grip on the root or bone, reducing slippage during luxation and improving control.

5. Is this elevator autoclavable?
Yes. It’s manufactured for repeated steam sterilization cycles typical in dental and surgical settings.

6. What’s the difference between this and a straight elevator?
Straight elevators work well for upper (maxillary) roots and anterior teeth; the London Hospital Coleman’s angled design is specifically suited to posterior mandibular extractions.

7. Can this be used for upper root extractions?
It’s designed and optimized for lower root elevation; upper root elevation typically uses straight or Bein-pattern elevators instead.

8. Why is the handle textured?
The textured surface improves grip security, especially with gloved hands or in a wet operative field, reducing slippage during force application.

9. What does “dull and matte finishing” mean?
It refers to a non-reflective surface treatment that reduces glare under operatory lighting, improving visibility during the procedure.

10. Where is this instrument manufactured?
By Aero Surgical Instruments in Sialkot, Pakistan.

11. Is this suitable for dental students?
Yes, it’s commonly included in surgical extraction kits used in dental training programs as well as professional practice.

12. How should I clean this instrument between uses?
Follow standard surgical instrument reprocessing protocols: pre-clean, ultrasonic cleaning, and steam autoclave sterilization per your clinic’s infection control guidelines.

13. Does this elevator come sterile out of the box?
No — like most reusable surgical instruments, it should be sterilized in-office before first clinical use.

14. What size or pattern variations are available?
This listing is the standard London Hospital Coleman pattern; check with Aero Surgical for related elevator sizes and patterns in their catalog.

15. Can this instrument be used for root fragment removal?
Yes — it’s frequently used when a root has fractured subgingivally and a fragment needs targeted elevation.

16. Is the blade replaceable or is this a single-piece instrument?
It’s manufactured as a single, solid stainless steel instrument (not modular).

17. What’s the warranty or quality guarantee?
Contact Aero Surgical directly via their enquiry form or WhatsApp for warranty and quality assurance details specific to bulk or individual orders.

18. Does Aero Surgical offer bulk/wholesale pricing?
Yes, as a manufacturer, they typically accommodate bulk and wholesale orders — reach out via their contact page for a quote.

19. Is this elevator compatible with other Coleman-pattern instrument sets?
Yes, it follows the standard London Hospital Coleman pattern recognized across surgical instrument manufacturers.

20. How do I know if I need a straight or angled elevator for a case?
Generally, straight elevators suit anterior/maxillary extractions with good visibility and access, while angled patterns like this one suit posterior mandibular cases with restricted access — your clinical assessment of root position and angulation should guide the choice.