Peizosurgery: From basics to its application in implantology

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Author Details : Gayathri Muralidaran, Nagarathna D.V., NarasimhaRao Bharadwaz

Volume : 2, Issue : 4, Year : 2017

Article Page : 117-123

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Abstract

Recent era has witnessed diverse changes in treatment options. Peizosurgery is one among them which has made the clinicians practice easier. Peizosurgery was first developed by Italian physician Tomaso Vercellotti. Since it’s invent it has been used in various fields including periodontology especially in the field of implants. It is based on principle of ultrasound. Peizosurgery has been tried in various surgical procedures including implant site preparation, bone harvesting, ridge split, sinus lift etc. Though the major disadvantage is expensive and technique sensitive. Yet, further research has to be conducted to evaluate its efficacy in periodontology and implant dentistry.

Keywords: Effects, Peizosurgery, Unit, Working principle.

How to cite : Muralidaran G, D.v. N, Bharadwaz N, Peizosurgery: From basics to its application in implantology. IP Int J Periodontol Implantol 2017;2(4):117-123

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