POWERED PERIOTOME

摘要

A periodontal surgical instrument is disclosed which includes a motor. A rotary member (454) is mounted for movement at a center of rotation of the rotary member. A shaft (450) couples the output of the motor to the center of rotation of the rotary member. Coupling structure is secured to the rotary member at a point displaced from its center of rotation. A follower member (462) is coupled to the coupling structure. A track member (470) is coupled to the follower member and configured to allow the follower member to move in a closed loop path. A method of use is also described for this periodontal surgical instrument for procedures where extraction is desired.