Rongeur

Description

A Rongeur is a heavy-duty surgical instrument used in dental and oral surgery to trim, contour, or remove bone and hard tissue. Designed with powerful, sharp jaws, it functions like a bone-cutting forceps, allowing surgeons to shape alveolar ridges, clear bony fragments, or access impacted areas during procedures such as extractions, apicoectomies, and implant site preparation. Constructed from high-quality stainless steel, it delivers precise cutting power while withstanding repeated sterilization.

The rongeur’s spring-loaded handles and robust hinge provide controlled bite force, enabling clean removal of bone without splintering. Various tip styles—such as straight, curved, or side-cutting—allow access to different anatomical regions, making it an essential tool for oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Key features and benefits:
• Strong, sharp jaws for cutting and shaping bone
• Spring-hinged handles for smooth, controlled operation
• Durable stainless steel for strength and sterilization safety
• Available in different tip angles for improved access
• Reduces bone irregularities to improve prosthetic or surgical outcomes

Typical applications:
• Alveoloplasty during denture preparation
• Removal of bone spicules and residual fragments
• Access creation in surgical extractions and impactions
• Bone contouring in implant and periodontal surgery

Compared to chisels or burs, a rongeur allows tactile, manual control and immediate removal of bone with minimal heat generation. It is especially valuable when fine shaping is needed around sensitive anatomical structures. A well-crafted rongeur is indispensable in oral surgery kits, combining strength with surgical finesse.