04 · Surgery · ErgoDenta catalog 2026
Oral Surgery Instruments
Surgical instruments for flap surgery, implantology and suturing — periosteal elevators, bone curettes, retractors, scissors, tweezers, needle holders and complete surgery kits.
↓
The surgical workflow
The right instrument for every step
From anaesthesia to the last suture, oral surgery moves through a clear sequence. Each step has its own instruments.
- 01Anaesthesia
Numb
Aspirating cartridge syringes deliver local anaesthesia safely.
- 02Access
Incise & raise the flap
Scalpel handles and periosteal elevators lift a clean mucoperiosteal flap.
- 03Retract
See the site
Retractors hold flap and cheek away for access and visibility.
- 04Bone
Bone & implants
Bone curettes, osteotomes and sinus-lift instruments for grafting and implant surgery.
- 05Close
Suture
Needle holders, tissue tweezers and suture scissors close the site neatly.
Shop by instrument type
Surgical instrument categories
Tungsten-carbide (TC) and super-cut scissors, micro-surgical instruments and complete kits.
Scissors
69 instrumentsIris, La Grange, Goldman-Fox, Metzenbaum and suture scissors — TC and super-cut.
Periosteal Elevators & Periotomes
32 instrumentsBuser, Molt and micro periosteal elevators; periotomes.
Choose your grip
Same working end. Your choice of handle.
Periosteal elevators need control and force at the same time. Choose the handle that lets you work steadily. Below: the same Buser periosteal elevator on each of them.
ErgoSteel
ErgoX®
ErgoX® Plus
Our original ergonomic handle: balanced and comfortable for everyday use, in 15 colours for colour-coding.
Explore ErgoX® →
Stable grip, reduced pinch force and less fatigue: ergonomic comfort for long sessions.
Explore ErgoX® Plus →
Classic knurled hollow steel for maximum tactile feedback, in S, SS and SP diameters.
Explore ErgoSteel →Surgery Kits by DnD
Complete surgical kits by DnD — the core instruments for everyday oral surgery in one set.
See Kits by DnD →
Learn more
Surgical instrument guides
Practical, chairside guides from the ErgoDenta blog — patterns, technique and how to choose.
- Oral Surgery Instruments — The Basic Surgical Tray, Step by Step
- Bone Curettes & Periosteal Elevators
- Bone Curettes Compared
- Implant Surgery Hand Instruments
- Sinus Lift Instruments & Osteotomes
- Dental Surgical Scissors
- Dental Scissors: TC vs Super-cut
- Cooper & Suture Scissors
- Needle Holders Compared
- Dental Suture Guide
- Dental Tweezers Compared
- Tissue & Dressing Forceps
- Hemostatic Forceps
- Kelly vs Mosquito vs Crile
- Surgical Retractors
- Micro Surgical Tweezers
- Self-Aspirating Syringes
- Aligner Pliers Guide
- Orthodontic Positioning Instruments
Questions
Oral Surgery Instruments — FAQ
What instruments are used in oral surgery?
A scalpel, periosteal elevators, retractors, tissue forceps, surgical curettes, bone files and rongeurs, haemostats, needle holders and scissors. Implant and sinus surgery add osteotomes, bone spreaders and sinus lift instruments. Oral surgery tray guide →
What scissors are used in oral surgery?
Suture scissors for cutting sutures, iris and Metzenbaum scissors for soft tissue, and La Grange or Goldman-Fox scissors for trimming gingival tissue. Oral surgery tray guide →
What is in a basic oral surgery kit?
A basic kit usually contains a scalpel handle, periosteal elevator, retractor, surgical curette, tissue tweezer, needle holder, suture scissors and a haemostat, plus a syringe for anaesthesia. Oral surgery tray guide →
What are TC and super-cut scissors?
TC (tungsten carbide) inserts keep the cutting edges sharp for longer. Super-cut scissors have one serrated or razor-sharp blade that cuts tissue cleanly without slipping.
Which needle holder should I choose?
Castroviejo and Mathieu needle holders suit fine sutures and precise work; Crile-Wood and Mayo-Hegar types suit general suturing. Match the jaw to the suture size. Oral surgery tray guide →
What is a periosteal elevator used for?
A periosteal elevator lifts the mucoperiosteal flap from the bone after the incision, giving access for extraction, bone work or implant placement. Oral surgery tray guide →
Do you have orthodontic instruments?
Yes — over 140 orthodontic instruments, including ligature and wire-bending pliers, cutters, aligner pliers and bracket positioning instruments.
Setting up a surgical tray or kit?
Tell us which procedures you perform — we will suggest instruments and quantities, or a complete kit.
Contact our teamFind a local distributor