Piezosurgery, an innovative technique that utilises ultrasonic microvibrations to perform bone cutting, has significantly transformed oral and maxillofacial surgery. This method offers enhanced ...

LOS ANGELES A drill, scalpel and a needle are three reasons Nancy Lemos was dreaded dental surgery. Periodontal disease caused bone and gum tissue to separate from her tooth. "When I think of surgery, ...

For patients undergoing plastic surgery of the chin (genioplasty), the use of ultrasonic "piezosurgery" equipment reduces trauma, pain, and swelling, compared to traditional surgical drills, reports a ...

March 11, 2016 - For patients undergoing plastic surgery of the chin (genioplasty), the use of ultrasonic "piezosurgery" equipment reduces trauma, pain, and swelling, compared to traditional surgical ...

The use of very high-frequency sound waves -- ultrasound -- isn't just for bats and dolphins anymore. It is the new standard for everything from industrial cleaning to abdominal imaging. And now it's ...