❇️Disposable surgical blades –

💠There are many forms of blades available,regardless, you need to make sure that you have a good access and the blades are sharp before you make any incision .

💠*Blade no. 12 and no.12D are particularly useful at distal incision where you have difficult access, for example distal wedge surgery.

💠Blade no.15c is used in periodontal surgeries as it has an extended cutting edge .

💠Change the blade if it is blunt or you may risk tearing the tissue on flap elevation or creating a jagged incision line.

– by Dr.Sneha poeghal

Reference books – Carranza