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Effect of Electricity on Living Tissue Electrolytic Effect Faradic Effect Thermal Effect.
Chapter 28 Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique.
The Servotome is a High-Frequency (HF >100kHz – alternating current) device used for: – incision of soft gingival tissue, – coagulation of blood vessels,
History : The first use of an electrosurgical generator in an operating room occurred on October 1, 1926. The surgery was performed by Dr. Harvey Williams.
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