OSTEOTOME: A KEY INSTRUMENT IN BONE SURGERY

An osteotome is a specialized surgical instrument used to cut or shape bone during medical procedures. The name "osteotome" is derived from the Greek words "osteon" (bone) and "temnein" (to cut), reflecting its primary function in orthopedic, maxillofacial, and reconstructive surgeries. It resembles a chisel, with a sharp, beveled edge designed f