Category
page 1Medical saws
Gigli saw
flexible wire saw for bone cutting

osteotome
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.