Obwegeser Septonasal Osteotome

Description

Obwegeser Septonasal Osteotome

The Obwegeser septonasal osteotome is a narrow bone chisel for the nasal septum. Surgeons use it during Le Fort I osteotomy to separate the septum from the maxilla.

Why a septal osteotome

The maxilla cannot move freely until the septum lets go. Therefore the surgeon drives this osteotome along the nasal floor with a mallet. The narrow blade then releases the septal attachment.

Lengths and blade widths

We offer three lengths: 15 cm, 18.5 cm and 23.5 cm. Each length comes with a 2.5 mm, 4 mm or 6.5 mm blade. As a result, you can choose from nine combinations.

Its place in orthognathic surgery

This osteotome joins elevators, retractors and other chisels in an orthognathic tray. For instance, a ramus retractor protects soft tissue while the bone cuts proceed. The septal cut then completes the maxillary release.

Choosing a combination

First, pick a length that reaches comfortably from the incision to the target. Next, match the blade width to the thickness of bone you expect. Many surgeons keep two widths so they can switch mid-case.

Caring for your Obwegeser septonasal osteotome

Rinse the blade and shaft right after surgery. Then scrub the edge gently with a soft brush and inspect it for nicks. Finally, dry the osteotome and park it in a slot that shields the edge.

Obwegeser septonasal osteotome specifications

• Lengths: 15, 18.5 or 23.5 cm
• Blade widths: 2.5, 4 or 6.5 mm
• Nine length and width combinations
• Stainless steel

Buying from us

This osteotome falls under a three-year warranty that addresses workmanship defects. A person on our Atlanta team examines each order by hand before shipment. Our FAQs area answers questions on quotes and delivery. The standard ASTM F899 defines stainless steels suitable for surgical instruments. For work in the same field, add an Obwegeser ramus retractor. The complete ENT catalogue holds more nasal tools.

For professional clinical use. Our care and sterilization page explains photo accuracy and the nickel share of stainless steel; our returns page gives the return steps.