During a surgical procedure, the dentist uses this instrument to separate the tissue from the tooth or bone and to hold tissue away from the surgical site.

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A periosteal elevator is specifically designed to separate the periosteum (a layer of tissue covering bone) from the bone and hold the tissue away from the surgical site. The other instruments listed may be used in a surgical procedure, but they do not fulfill the specific functions described in the question.

During a Surgical Procedure, the Dentist Uses This Instrument to Separate