Piezosurgery ®: an ultrasound device for cutting bone and its use and limitations in maxillofacial surgery

Piezosurgery uses modulated ultrasonic vibration to allow controlled cutting of bony structures. Delicate bony structures can be cut easily and with great precision, without destruction of soft tissue. We have found this device useful when exact cutting of thin bones is essential. However, it is of...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2004-10, Vol.42 (5), p.451-453
Main Authors: Eggers, Georg, Klein, Johannes, Blank, Julia, Hassfeld, Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Bone and Bones - surgery
Bone cutting
Child
Dental Instruments
Dentistry
Humans
Maxillofacial surgery
Medical sciences
Oral Surgical Procedures - instrumentation
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Piezosurgery
Ultrasonic Therapy - instrumentation
Ultrasonic vibration
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Summary:Piezosurgery uses modulated ultrasonic vibration to allow controlled cutting of bony structures. Delicate bony structures can be cut easily and with great precision, without destruction of soft tissue. We have found this device useful when exact cutting of thin bones is essential. However, it is of only limited use in cutting thick bones and in regions with limited access.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2004.04.006