Dr Paili CHEN 陳百立醫師
The piezoelectric surgery has been used
in oral and maxillofacial surgery and
dental implantology for more than two decades. Recent publications have also
shown their application in craniofacial surgery , ophthalmology , neurology and plastic surgery . The key
features of piezoelectric surgery include the selective cutting of bone without
damaging the adjacent soft tissue, clear
visibility in operative field and better
osseous response. The cutting efficiency of the piezoelectric device improved a
lot after over modulation being applied. The cutting characteristics of
piezoelectric devices depend on the design of the insert being used , the
pressure being applied on the handpiece and the speed of movement during usage. All the users must know these
factors and adapt their surgical technique in order to utilize the advantages
of the piezoelectric surgery .
This presentation focuses on the application of piezoelectric surgery and shows their advantages over the
traditional rotatory bone cutting devices in
outpatient settings.
The limitation and disadvantage in
utilizing the piezoelectric surgery in
all hard tissue cutting procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery also will
be discussed.
