Features / description Double ended with small and larger blades (A& B) Deluxe (large diameter) handle for better grip Uses Raising soft tissue flaps (mucoperiosteal) by separating the periosteum (with all soft tissues above) from the bone. As a gingival retractor and guard e.g. while extracting teeth to avoid soft tissue trauma by the dental drill or elevators. How to use Use with flat side of blade towards the bone surface and the rounded back of the blade under the soft tissue. Do not use at a flat angle to the bony surface as this is more likely to split the soft tissue planes. Hold at an obtuse angle. Use a twisting action similar to peeling an orange with a finger nail.