19 shop online at store.biohorizons.com The drills include lengths of 17, 21, 24, and 28mm and the standard diameters for all BioHorizons Tapered implants. All drills included with this system are externally irrigated and require an intermittent drilling technique with steady sterile irrigation. 28mm 24mm 21mm 17mm* Drill lengths are line to line from drill tip to hub. • Peri-operative oral rinses with a 0.12% Chlorhexidine Digluconate solution have been shown to significantly lower the incidence of post-implantation infectious complications.2 A pre-operative 30-second rinse is recommended, followed by twice daily rinses for two weeks following surgery. • Drilling must be done under a constant stream of sterile irrigation. A pumping motion should be employed to prevent overheating the bone. Surgical drills should be replaced when they are worn, dull, corroded or in any way compromised. BioHorizons recommends replacing drills after 12 to 20 osteotomies.3 A Drill-usage Tracking Chart is available at biohorizons.com to record this important information. • There is a risk of injury to the mandibular nerve associated with surgical drilling in posterior mandibular regions. To minimize the risk of nerve injury, it is imperative that the clinician understands the virtual treatment plan created and ensures the surgical guide corresponds to the clinician’s virtual treatment plan. DRILL OVERVIEW * only 17mm drills have depth markings, should they need to be used without the guide.
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