Overholt Periosteal Elevator 29.5cm

Clinical Application

This long-shaft periosteal elevator is intended for blunt subperiosteal and mucoperiosteal dissection and elevation. It is commonly used to raise periosteum from bone surfaces, create mucoperiosteal flaps, and expose bone during procedures such as septoplasty, rhinoplasty, sinus surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental extractions, and limited orthopedic exposures. The blunt spatula tip preserves soft-tissue integrity while allowing controlled undermining and exposure of osseous landmarks.

Design & Configuration

The Overholt pattern features a curved, spatula-style working end that provides broad contact with the periosteum for atraumatic elevation. The 29.5 cm length enables access to deeper or narrow surgical fields without excessive hand intrusion, improving reach in nasal, sinus, intraoral, and oropharyngeal procedures. The curved geometry facilitates circumferential undermining and gives the operator enhanced tactile feedback when separating soft tissue from bone.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Periosteal elevator (Overholt pattern)
• Length: 29.5 cm
• Working end: Blunt, curved spatula-style tip for subperiosteal elevation
• Primary uses: Mucoperiosteal flap elevation, subperiosteal dissection, exposure of bone
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Forged from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-formed working end to maintain consistent geometry during use. Polished surfaces facilitate cleaning and reprocessing. The instrument is supplied as a reusable device suitable for standard sterilization cycles.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy