What is the purpose of a rongeur?

Rongeurs are like pliers with a heavy, pointed jaw. With their heavy contrsuction, rongeurs are used for gnawing holes in bones during surgery. The scoop shaped tip of the rongeur is used for gouging the bone. This could be neurosurgery where the surgeon must remove part of the skull to expose the brain.

What is a Leksell rongeur used for?

The Leksell rongeur is used to make any final modifications for optimal sizing of the graft. A Kerrison rongeur is used to notch the midline on the inferior aspect of the graft to accommodate the spinous process of C2 for a secure fit.

What is a double action rongeur used for?

Double Action Rongeur is a multi-functional surgical instrument designed specifically for orthopedic surgeries. This instrument is double-actioned, which enables the jaws to stay in orientation. The working end is also mildly shaped like a scoop that allows the instrument a distinctive way to cut and realign the bone.

What is a dental rongeur?

Bone rongeurs are forceps which have sharp edges and scoop shaped tips to cut the tough tissues. Bone rongeurs are made of high quality stainless steel to provide efficient gouging. These dental instruments are used in oral maxillofacial surgery to correct the injuries of jaws and oral tissues.

What is the use of bone curette?

This instrument is used to carefully smooth bone. With a small spoon on the end of the tool similar to that of an ice-cream scoop, a curette allows the surgeon to scrape away bone. The spoon of the bone curette has durable, sharp edges. Its handle may be large and thick, taking up the entire hand, or small and thin.

What is an Osteotome used for?

An osteotome is an instrument used for cutting or preparing bone. Osteotomes are similar to a chisel but bevelled on both sides. They are used today in plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery and dental implantation.

What is a curette in dentistry?

Curettage is a more intensive treatment that corrects periodontal problems and is performed below the gumline. Curettage is a process where the gum is first scraped to remove tartar, then is polished and smoothed down to the root of the teeth.

What do curettes look like?

Endocervical curettes are long, stainless steel rods consisting of a finger-grip handle and a head or tip with a slightly upturned cutting edge (Figure 6-23). Only one edge of the tip is a sharp cutting edge. The other edge is dull and is not used as a cutting surface.

How do you use a bone nibbler?

Bone Nibbler is used for nibbling the bone. The double-action reduces the force required for cutting the bone. The straight nibbler is used for general use and the curved nibbler is used for spinal surgery.