title: Adaptation of dental instruments for periodontal purposes.
abstract: Modification of instruments used in general dentistry can make them useful in periodontal therapy. A periosteal elevator, a rongeur and instruments for cutting and carrying small particles of bone for grafting procedures have been described.
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003762:Dental Instruments; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010517:Periodontics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010521:Periosteum / Q000601:surgery; D013525:Surgical Instruments