Medical saws

flexible wire saw for bone cutting

200px|thumb|right|Osteotomes used in dental implantation 200px|thumb|right|Bernhard Heine's osteotome 200px|thumb|right|Component parts of the osteotome, and the instrument in use An osteotome is an instrument used for cutting or preparing bone. Osteotomes are similar to a chisel but bevelled on both sides. They are used today in plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery and dental implantation.