A Bi-Bevel Chisel and Mallet extract an impacted mandibular third molar technique that can reduce aerosolizing. Every maxillofacial and oral surgeon must practice the process, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using hand instruments can significantly reduce the production of aerosol compared to conventional extraction techniques.
However, it is advised that before going for the technique mentioned above, oral surgeons must have hands-on experience in third molar extraction procedures.
Benefits of Using the Chisel-Mallet Extraction Technique:
• The instruments make small incisions
• The technique reduces or eliminates bone cutting
• The duration of the operation also reduces considerably
• It minimizes injury to the inferior alveolar nerve and surrounding tissues
• The method reduces laryngospasm in patients
• It is cost-effective
Extraction Technique:
Let us discuss the steps:
• Before starting the procedure, patients first rinse with 1.5% hydrogen peroxide and then 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate for a whole minute to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses.
• A standard full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap is performed to expose the impacted third molar.
• Surgeons then use the number 9 elevator to remove alveolar bone around the coronal part of the third molar. You can also use dental Anglevators instead of elevators. The instrument causes less damage to the buccal cavity and offers precise cutting.
• The monobevel chisel is then placed at the mesiobuccal cavity of the impacted tooth. Move the chisel slowly to remove the occlusal buccal bone while hammering the Mallet.
• Make sure to gently tap the Mallet for preventing the inappropriate fracturing of the buccal cavity.
• Once the crown of the impacted tooth is visible, use a 4mm chisel to split the third molar.
• The Bi-Bevel Chisel is placed at a 45-degree angle horizontally. One light hammering with the Mallet will section the molar.
• Once done, use a 77R elevator and a Kelly hemostat to pick the pieces of the teeth from the mesiobuccal cavity.
Features of 13KL-Kirkland Surgical Chisel.
The Dental Chisel instrument is a two-faced hand instrument. The precise shape of the tip extracts the tissue fibres without hassle.
Below are features of the surgical chisel:
• When it comes to the chisel tip, the instrument comes in two sizes: 4mm and 6mm.
• The tip design varies at both ends
• It is made from high-end surgical steel that does not wear, tear, or rust easily.
Features of Mead Mallets:
Mead Mallets are used alongside chisels for several dental surgical procedures. The most common functions of Mallet are cutting, slicing, and scrapping of the teeth. It is also used in bone augmentation procedures like sinus lift, split crest, and ridge expansion. The instrument causes less trauma to the infectious nerves and tissues.
Following are the features of Mallet:
• The instrument is light in weight
• It is made from premium quality stainless steel
• It is reusable
• The ergonomic design of the handle helps the orthodontics to use it according to the procedure.
GerDentUSA Inc. is the best resource when it comes to purchasing high-end dental Chisel Instruments. The customer-led designs of the surgical tools help orthodontics in achieving high surgery rates.