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A Hammer-type elevator is typically used in more challenging extraction cases, such as:

• Ankylosed teeth: These are teeth that have fused directly to the bone, making them difficult to move with standard elevators.
• Retained root tips: When a tooth breaks during extraction and a small piece of the root remains deep within the socket.
• Densely mineralized bone: In patients with very hard bone, a standard elevator may not be able to gain a purchase. The percussive force can be effective in these situations.

The design of a hammer-type elevator is often more robust to withstand the forces involved. It is a specialized tool that, when used with proper technique, can be highly effective in atraumatic extractions, minimizing trauma to the patient’s surrounding bone and tissues.