Dental Elevators And Luxators In Saudi Arabia
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Saudi Arabia, Equate supplies 344 dental elevators and luxators references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 53.2% of children aged 1–9 in Saudi Arabia had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
Key points
- In 2019, an estimated 10.8% of people aged 15 and over in Saudi Arabia had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Dentists in Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Dentists (all sectors, Saudi and non-Saudi): 25,970 (2023) to 33,751 (2024)
- +30% since 2023
- Dentists (all sectors, Saudi and non-Saudi): 25,970 (2023) to 33,751 (2024)
- General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Healthcare Establishments and Workforce Statistics, 2024
- In 2018, Saudi Arabia had 16,752 dentists, or 5.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- 16,752
- In 2018, Saudi Arabia had 16,752 dentists, or 5.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2018
- WHO reports 5.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia for 2018.
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- WHO reports 5.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia for 2018.
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2018
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia had 33,751 dentists, of whom 19,598 were Saudi nationals (GASTAT).
- 33,751
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia had 33,751 dentists, of whom 19,598 were Saudi nationals (GASTAT).
- General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), 2024
- dental schools listed
- 2
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+38.8%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+10.8%
- No natural teeth, 20+5%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of dental elevators and luxators do clinics in Saudi Arabia stock?
- Luxating elevators have a thin, sharp
- Periosteal elevators
- Elevators
What are dental elevators and luxators used for in Saudi Arabia?
A dental elevator is a hand instrument that loosens a tooth or root in its socket before extraction. See the full guide to dental Elevators and Luxators.
Where do dental students in Saudi Arabia learn to use dental elevators and luxators?
Students at College of Dentistry, King Saud University and King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry train with dental elevators and luxators in their clinical years.
Popular Equate dental elevators and luxators for Saudi Arabia
All products
dental elevators and luxators
Straight Elevator 4 mm with Tapered Stainless-Steel Handle
EI-1651
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator 4mm/4mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle
EI-2293
dental elevators and luxators
Buser Periosteal Elevator 18 cm - Anatomical Hollow Handle 10 mm
EI-2687
dental elevators and luxators
Freer Periosteal Elevator 5mm/5mm - 19cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-2694
dental elevators and luxators
Molt 4 Periosteal Elevator, 4mm/8mm Ends, Suture-Hole Hollow Handle
EI-2701
dental elevators and luxators
Molt 9 Periosteal Elevator, 4mm/7mm Ends, Hollow Handle
EI-0066
dental elevators and luxators
Freer Double-Ended Periosteal Elevator - Titanium Coated
EI-0069
dental elevators and luxators
Periosteal Molt 7/5mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0140
What else are dental elevators and luxators called in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia uses FDI tooth numbering (ISO 3950), so extraction notes and forceps patterns refer to teeth such as 16 or 36.
How are dental elevators and luxators regulated in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia's Medical Devices Law was issued by Royal Decree No. (M/54) dated 6/7/1442 H, with an implementing regulation issued by the SFDA board (SFDA).
How should dental elevators and luxators be cleaned and sterilised in Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi dental infection-control manual aims to reduce the risk of cross-infection in dental settings for patients and healthcare workers (GDIPC).
Saudi Arabia's unified health insurance policy covers essential and preventive dentistry, including consultations, fillings, cleaning, extractions and periodontal treatment (Council of Health Insurance).
What is the Saudi Arabia market like for dental elevators and luxators?
In 2019, an estimated 10.8% of people aged 15 and over in Saudi Arabia had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 5.0% of adults aged 20 and over in Saudi Arabia had lost all their natural teeth (WHO).
Why do practices in Saudi Arabia buy dental elevators and luxators from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for government and private hospitals and private dental centres in Saudi Arabia.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Saudi Arabia can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Equate data
The Equate dental elevators and luxators range for Saudi Arabia
Catalogue explorer: 344 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bein Elevators | 67 | Fig. 1b, Fig. 2b, Fig. 3b, Fig. 4b, Fig. 5b, Fig. 6b, Fig. 5 | anatomical, gold, silicone, solid | titanium-nitride | EI-0302EI-0303 |
| Slim Bein Elevators | 4 | — | silicone | — | EI-1728EI-1729 |
| Standard Straight Elevators | 24 | — | anatomical, ergonomic, knurled | titanium-coated | EI-1626EI-1627 |
| Straight Luxating Elevators | 35 | — | ergonomic, silicone, solid | — | EI-0260EI-0261 |
| Curved Luxating Elevators | 36 | — | silicone, solid | titanium-nitride | EI-0256EI-0257 |
| Cryer Left Elevatorschildren | 6 | Fig. 31, Fig. 25 | silicone | titanium-nitride | EI-0325EI-1580 |
| Cryer Right Elevatorschildren | 6 | Fig. 32, Fig. 26 | silicone | titanium-nitride | EI-0324EI-1579 |
| Coupland Elevators | 15 | Fig. a1c, Fig. a2c, Fig. a3c, Fig. 2c, Fig. 3c | silicone, slim | titanium-nitride | EI-1589EI-1590 |
| Root Elevators | 39 | Fig. 01, Fig. 02, Fig. 03, Fig. 04, Fig. 05, Fig. 06, Fig. 07, Fig. 08 | knurled, silicone | titanium-coated | EI-1556EI-1558 |
| Apical Elevators | 24 | Fig. 302, Fig. 303, Fig. 71, Fig. 72 | anatomical, gold, silicone | titanium-nitride | EI-0296EI-0297 |
| Apical Straight Elevators | 29 | — | anatomical, ergonomic | — | EI-0306EI-1662 |
| Heidbrink Root Elevators | 16 | — | anatomical, gold | titanium-coated | EI-0077EI-0310 |
| Seldin Elevators | 14 | — | gold, silicone | — | EI-1548EI-1549 |
| Molt Periosteal Elevators | 13 | — | hollow, knurled, solid | plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0066EI-0067 |
| Freer Periosteal Elevators | 5 | — | hollow, silicone | titanium-coated | EI-0068EI-0069 |
| Buser Periosteal Elevators | 4 | — | anatomical, hollow, silicone | — | EI-0138EI-1000 |
| Luxator Kits | 4 | — | plastic | — | EI-0255EI-0267 |
| Root Elevator Kits | 3 | — | anatomical, round | — | EI-0309EI-2983 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Saudi Arabia
- Straight elevator:Bein Elevator 2.5 mmEI-0302
- Luxating elevator:Luxating Elevator Straight 1mm BlueEI-0260
- Cryer, right:Cryer Elevator Fig.31 - Right, 12 mmEI-0324
- Cryer, left:Cryer Elevator Fig.32 - Left, 12 mmEI-0325
- Periosteal elevator:Molt 9 Periosteal Elevator, 4mm/7mm Ends, Hollow HandleEI-0066
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 40,550 searches a month across 101 related terms.
- dental elevator5,000
- elevator in dentistry5,000
- elevators dentistry5,000
- freer's elevator5,000
- periosteal elevator5,000
- 301 dental elevator500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Saudi Arabia buy dental elevators and luxators directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Saudi Arabia. The Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) (2021)
- Ministry of Health – GDIPC (2023) · jed-s3.bluvalt.com
- Council of Health Insurance (CHI) (2026)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (principles of routine exodontia)
- Buser D (ed.). 20 Years of Guided Bone Regeneration in Implant Dentistry. Quintessence (flap reflection)
- ISO 13402:1995 Surgical and dental hand instruments: determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure
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