References

Ower P. Technique Tips: Controlling bleeding during surgical procedures – the ‘mini-sucker’. Dent Update. 2019; 46

Letters to the Editor

From Volume 47, Issue 2, February 2020 | Page 171

Authors

Tahir Yusuf Noorani

DDS, MResDent, FRACDS, Lecturer

Senior Lecturer, Conservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

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I read with great interest the technique tip written by Philip Ower in the November issue of Dental Update.1 Indeed, the control of bleeding during various periodontal and restorative procedures with such mini suction tips can be extremely useful. However, I would like to highlight that some proprietary tips are available which offer the convenience of such a mini sucker. One such example is the Surgitip-endo by Coltène (Figure 1). This tip can be bent and rotated into any direction with its ball design allowing excellent access. Furthermore, this tip fits well onto any suction unit with a connector supplied with it, thus overcoming the disadvantage of a blunt needle being loose, as stated by Philip Ower.1 Hence, in addition of the use of Surgitip-endo in endodontics, it can easily be used in periodontal and restorative procedures for providing a clean dry field.

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