Piezoelectric osteoarthrectomy for management of ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint

Temperature and time variations during osteotomies performed with different piezosurgical devices: an in vitro study

“…), less bleeding (Jose et al. ), less postoperative swelling (Sortino et al. ), faster bone remodeling, and better bone healing than bone that was cut with a standard blade (Preti et al.…”

Single Stage Temporomandibular Joint Arthroplasty in a Patient With Complete Bony Ankylosis and Previous Extra-Dural Haematoma

“…The major advantage of this is that it cuts only hard tissues and therefore minimises the risk of damage to adjacent nerves and blood vessels. 23 This case highlights the importance of understanding the close anatomical relationship between the TMJ and surrounding blood vessels, and emphasises the importance of careful surgical planning to minimise any risk of damage to these structures, as this can have disastrous consequences.…”

“…22 The use of the piezoelectric osteotome has also shown promising results with a reduction in intraoperative bleeding in a case series of 35 patients undergoing TMJ ankylosis release. 23 This uses ultrasonic vibrations to make clean cuts in the bone. The major advantage of this is that it cuts only hard tissues and therefore minimises the risk of damage to adjacent nerves and blood vessels.…”

Surgical management of ankyloses of the temporomandibular joint by a piezoelectric device

“…Instead, the microvibrations generate a precise cut and maintain a surgical site without blood with good intraoperative control. Increased surgical time and the cost of the device are 2 disadvantages of this technique (Olate et al, 2014;Jose et al, 2014).…”