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Advantages for surgeon |
More precise control of entry tip and avoids all deviations from bone density differences. Can be used with one hand to improve visibility. It's faster than a traditional hammer to reduce surgical time. There's a wide range of instruments. It doesn't heat the bone up so you don't need to use water. |
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Advantages for patients |
Improved patient comfort since the sinus lift and ridge expansion with magnetic mallets are barley invasive of traumatic, allowing him to go back to his day, And he has less tension post surgery. No BPPV as it doesn't apply a force to the whole maxilla-cranial mass. |
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What can it be used for |
Tooth and root extraction Bone expansion Split crest Sinus lift Placement of implants Crown and bridge removal |
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Why good for tooth extraction |
Able to combine the atraumatic extraction advantages of the periotome with mechanised speed, helping to maintain the health of the surronding tissue. |
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How it works |
It exploits an electromagnetic, electronically operated collision between two masses to allow a high intensity impact in a very short time. |