Powertome Vs the Piezo

Sat, 01/16/2010 - 11:48 — hawkeye

What to you like better for extractions. I am looking for opinions from users so I can evaluate my purchase.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 20:00 — ssusa

Powertome Test drive

To all those wondering how effective The Powertome is for Atraumatic Extractions we offer a 30-day money back refund policy (less a $39 shipping charge)

Feel free to check out this link for more info or to arrange a true 30-day in-office 'test drive'

http://www.surgicalsolutionsusa.com/powertome_periotome.html

Now let's see any other competitors put their products to the same test

Sun, 01/30/2011 - 11:07 — Hhon

PERIOTOME

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 13:13 — Dr. Musin Silver

Piezo for extractions

I been using a piezo for some time on extractions. I have had some issue with irrigating the site as I feel like I cook the bone a little. Any recommendation?

Sun, 02/21/2010 - 15:31 — Tom House DDS MD

Mectron Piezosurgery unit vs powertome

I have not used the powertome although I read the White article and it looks interesting.

I been using the Mectron unit for some time. In addition to extractions I do sinus lifts and bone grafting with it.

I find my cases heal better with the piezo less trauma to the site. You have to avoid overheating the bone.

Fri, 02/19/2010 - 05:29 — DrGretzky

Piezo Vs Powertome

Whats the price difference?

Piezo can be used for multiple procedures can the powertome?

How about tip replacement for both?

Fri, 02/19/2010 - 05:13 — Dr Chace Heatly

I agree with OrgeonOMFS on Powertome

Zero bone loss with an extraction. I definetly remove teeth a faster and does not remove bone. Most of the teeth that I remove are done flapless because of the powertome. There is less post-op pain and swelling for the patient.

Thu, 02/18/2010 - 08:53 — Dr Chace Heatly

Powertome Vs the Piezo for extractions

I own both. Hands down I am doing 90% of my extractions with the powertome. I use the piezo for sinus lifts and block grafting.

Tue, 02/16/2010 - 05:23 — Dr. Barbie

Piezo VS Powertome VS Periotomes

I have used periotomes and luxators in my practice. Recently I bought a osada piezo unit and it makes my extractions easier. I have not used the powertome to compare.

Sun, 02/21/2010 - 18:44 — N Shumaker DDS MS

Piezo vs Powertome

I have both Mectron Piezosurgery unit and Westport Powertome. I have extracted teeth with both. The Powertome is basically just an electromechanical jackhammer with a periotome at the tip. It works great, but is difficult to get into posterior areas (requires straight line access). The Piezosurgery unit with the angled periotome-like tips is easier to get into the posterior, but I have noticed it "burns" the bone somewhat b/c irrigation saline and the tip cannot simultaneously get into the PDL space. The piezosurgery unit is a true piezotome, so can be used for other things like sinus lifts, any bone cutting application where protection of soft tissues is desired, whereas the powertome is only a power periotome.

I find the powertome useful...I usually use a mallet with my periotome, and the powertome is less stimulating to the patient but gives the same results.

Nick.