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What is a Rongeur?

A Rongeur is a surgical dental instrument with a sharp edge scoop shaped tip. Rongeur is used for gouging out bone fragments and soft tissue. Most commonly used in neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, maxillofacial surgery and orthopedic surgeries. A Rongeur can also be used in cadaver dissection lab to break through ribs when removing the anterior chest wall.The Rongeurs are heavy duty pliers like instruments in a variety of shapes sizes and types. Depending on procedure needs a Doctor may choose o …
Dec 6th 2022