Temperature variations during bone removal procedures similar to third molar extraction using different instruments

Bone removal is commonly used in the extraction of third molars and the heat generated during the process can interfere with bone repair. The aim of this study was to evaluate the temperature variation presented in bone removal performed with a high speed turbine (400,000rpm), implant motor with straight piece (100,000rpm), low speed micromotor (20,000rpm) and piezoelectric saw (30kHz) in pig mandibles. For this, bone removal was carried out around 20 posterior teeth, under constant saline solution irrigation with syringe and needle.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research