Applications of a Newly Developed Sonic Surgical Handpiece in Implant Dentistry. Issue 1 (1st February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schmidt, Erich C.; Papadimitriou, Dimitrios E.; Caton, Jack G.; Romanos, Georgios E.
• Is Part Of: Clinical advances in periodontics. Volume 3:Issue 1(2013)
• Page Start: 52
• Page End: 57
• Publication Date: 2013-02-01
• Subjects: Alveolar ridge augmentation -- piezosurgery -- sinus floor augmentation -- tooth extraction; Periodontics -- Periodicals; Periodontics; Periodontics; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.632
• DOI: 10.1902/cap.2012.110109
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2573-8046

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Lack of adequate alveolar bone width or height for proper implant placement is a common clinical situation that clinicians have to overcome in implant dentistry. A new sonic surgical handpiece (SSH) has been developed that uses high‐oscillation amplitude to produce precise bony incisions. In combination with the surgical tips, this device can be used in many clinical situations. Case Series: In this case series, we present various clinical applications of the SSH in implant dentistry. The handpiece and the tips were evaluated in various procedures. These included: 1) ridge augmentation; 2) maxillary sinus augmentation; 3) atraumatic tooth extraction; and 4) autogenous bone harvesting. The SSH was able to make very precise incisions through bone and atraumatically separate teeth from their periodontal ligaments. All of these cases healed uneventfully and successfully. Advantages and disadvantages of this new innovative device are illustrated with the clinical cases, including postoperative clinical outcomes. Conclusions: The SSH was able to produce precise atraumatic bony incisions. With the variety of procedures the device can perform, it should be of value to any clinician performing surgical implant dentistry.