Micro-Friedman Tissue Nippers

Description

Micro-Friedman Tissue Nippers

Some sites need a small bite, not a heavy cut. For those moments, a micro friedman rongeur gives the surgeon fine control at a socket edge or thin ridge. Our supplier catalogue lists this pattern among its bone rongeurs. However, the product name here follows the common “tissue nippers” label, so expect one instrument under both names. It comes in four versions: 14.5 cm, 15 cm, 16 cm, and a 14 cm model angled at 90°.

Picking a Length From 14.5 to 16 cm

The three standard lengths differ in overall size. Your pick therefore depends mostly on reach and on the size of your hand. For example, the catalogue places the 14.5 cm version in its extraction set. That makes it a natural pick for routine socket work. The 15 cm option adds a little reach toward the premolars. Meanwhile, the 16 cm nipper suits posterior sites or larger hands.

When the 90° Head Earns Its Place

On this model, the working end sits at a right angle. As a result, the jaws can approach a ridge crest or lingual margin from the side. A straight approach there would often block your view. Many oral surgeons keep one angled nipper beside a straight one, then switch as the site demands.

Small Bites After Extraction and Grafting

Typical tasks start with smoothing sharp interseptal bone. Surgeons also trim spicules before closure and remove small soft tissue tags. In addition, periodontists reach for the narrow jaws during minor osseous recontouring. Still, a micro rongeur is not meant for bulk bone removal. Keep a full-size rongeur on the tray for that job.

Before the Nipper Reaches Your Tray

Staff in our United States facility look over each nipper by hand, jaw alignment included. Each micro friedman rongeur ships non-sterile, so run it through your cleaning and sterilization cycle before the first case. Our written policy protects the joint, jaws and handles for three years against manufacturing defects.

Its stainless steel follows the ASTM F899 specification for surgical instruments. You can browse more maxillofacial surgery instruments in our catalog. Pair this nipper with Lucas bone curettes for socket debridement, or check our FAQs for ordering answers.

Sold only for trained dental and surgical professionals. Before ordering, read how we suggest you handle cleaning and sterilization and how delivery works.