The 36/37 Rhodes Back-Action Periodontal Chisel is a specialized double-ended instrument used in periodontal osseous surgery. It is characterized by its “back-action” design, where the cutting edges are positioned on the inside curve of an angled blade. This unique geometry provides excellent access and visibility to the distal and other hard-to-reach posterior surfaces of molar teeth. The 36 and 37 refer to specific blade angulations for different access needs. Used with a mallet, it allows for precise osteoplasty and osteoectomy to eliminate bone defects and create physiological contours in the challenging posterior sextants.
Unique Value Proposition: This chisel solves the significant access challenge of instrumenting the distal and interradicular bone of posterior molars. The back-action design allows the cutting edge to be presented to the bone surface in areas where a standard chisel cannot fit or be properly oriented, enabling effective osseous surgery in the most difficult regions of the mouth.