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Piezotome is a progressive equipment for surgery with ultrasound. The principle of its operation is based on local destructive effect on bone tissue ultrasound radiation.
How the piezotome works
Ultrasonic device structurally consists of a “scalpel” with nozzles and a regulating unit, which sets the necessary frequency of oscillations to achieve the desired effect. The frequency range of the equipment is wide – 10-29000 Hz, with an amplitude of vibrations in the range of 60-200 microns. The power and frequency are selected by the dentist depending on the surgical objectives. This contributes to effective work with bone tissues of different structure and density.
Author of the article: Omerelli Emir Romanovich
Work experience: 13 years
Specialization: maxillofacial surgeon-implantologist and candidate of medical sciences.
Works: in the clinic on the m. Proletarskaya
What ultrasound is used for in dentistry
In the conditions of modern dental clinics piezotome is used in the following cases:
- To remove a retined or dystopian tooth, often problematic “eights”.
- In sinus elevator procedures to cut the gum under the maxillary sinus.
- For splitting the alveolar ridge.
- For shaping the implant site.
- In endodontic treatment.
- Cutting the frenulum of the palate and tongue.
Advantages of ultrasound equipment
- Painlessness of the procedure.
- There is no traumatic effect on the surrounding tissues – mucosa, nerves, vessels.
- Minimal invasiveness.
- Ability to perform surgical manipulations on hard-to-reach areas of the jaw, where the work of hand tools is difficult or involves a high risk of damage to soft tissue.
- Accuracy of the operation.
- Quick healing and easy rehabilitation.