10 Basic Oral Surgery Equipment and Their Use

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Just like in any other surgical procedure, oral surgery requires a variety of specialized equipment to properly complete the surgery. Whether you're just getting started in oral surgery or are looking for ways to improve your practice, understanding the basics of each piece of equipment will help you work more efficiently and improve patient outcomes. Here is a rundown of 10 basic pieces of oral surgery equipment and their use.

  1. Surgical Scalpel - A surgical scalpel is a small, sharp knife used to make incisions in the tissue. It is also used to remove tissue samples for biopsy.
  2. Surgical Forceps - Surgical forceps are small, sharp-tipped instruments used to grasp and hold tissue. They are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to suit different needs.
  3. Surgical Retractors - Surgical retractors are used to hold back tissue and organs during surgery. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate different surgical procedures.
  4. Surgical Needles - Surgical needles are thin, sharp needles used to suture (sew) tissue together. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate different surgical procedures.
  5. IV catheters - IV catheters are thin, flexible tubes inserted into a vein for intravenous (IV) therapy. They are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different patients' needs.
  6. Foley Catheters - A Foley catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drained urine. They are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different patients' needs.
  7. Endotracheal Tubes - An endotracheal tube is a thin, flexible tube inserted into the trachea (windpipe) to help a patient breathe during surgery. They are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different patients' needs.
  8. Laryngoscopes - A laryngoscope is a long, thin, lighted tube inserted through the mouth and nose to view the larynx (voice box). They are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate different patients' needs.
  9. Tracheostomy Tubes - A tracheostomy tube is a short, flexible tube inserted through a incision in the neck and into the trachea (windpipe) to help a patient breathe during surgery. They are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different patients' needs.
  10. Nasogastric Tubes - A nasogastric tube is a long, thin tube inserted through the nose and down the esophagus to the stomach. They are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different patients' needs.
These are just a few of the basic pieces of equipment used in oral surgery.


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