{"product_id":"hu-friedy-steigmann-tissue-splitter-knives","title":"Hu-Friedy Steigmann Tissue Splitter Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hu-Friedy Steigmann Tissue Splitter knives are designed for soft-tissue splitting and layer separation in periodontal and mucogingival surgery. They are used for separating mucosa from the underlying periosteum, separating epithelium from underlying connective tissue, and splitting soft tissue for free gingival grafts and connective tissue grafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese instruments are used as part of a structured, sequenced soft-tissue separation technique, allowing controlled split-thickness tissue management, including in cases of thin biotype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHF-TKSTEIG2 — Soft Tissue Splitter Steigmann, Modified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUsed to initiate periosteal splitting from the inside of the flap, beginning at the mucogingival junction (MGJ). The instrument is used to separate the periosteum only, to a depth of approximately 0.2–0.5 mm, using side (mesio-distal) movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHF-TKSTEIG — Soft Tissue Splitter Steigmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUsed after the initial periosteal incision to separate mucosa from the underlying periosteum. The instrument is used with sideways (mesio-distal) movements, keeping the working end parallel to the bone surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for structured soft-tissue splitting procedures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed to separate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMucosa from periosteum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpithelium from connective tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent layers of soft tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpade-shaped working ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp, angled blade design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in periodontology, mucogingival surgery, plastic surgery, and oral \u0026amp; maxillofacial surgery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Steigmann tissue splitting technique supports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit-thickness (“mucosal detachment”) procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension-free flap positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation for free gingival grafts, connective tissue grafts, and apically positioned flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodontal pocket elimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection of thin marginal bone by preserving periosteum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hu-Friedy","offers":[{"title":"Steigmann 1","offer_id":46581195767985,"sku":"HF-TKSTEIG","price":111.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Steigmann 2 Modified","offer_id":46581195800753,"sku":"HF-TKSTEIG2","price":111.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5915\/8961\/files\/TKSTEIG_hi-res.jpg?v=1772145777","url":"https:\/\/www.xemax.com\/products\/hu-friedy-steigmann-tissue-splitter-knives","provider":"Xemax Surgical Products, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}