Sklar Obwegeser Mandibular Awl for Wire Suturing
A slightly curved mandibular awl from Sklar used to pass wire through the jawbone during maxillofacial surgery, available across three length options.
The Sklar Obwegeser Mandibular Awl is a maxillofacial surgical instrument used to pierce and pass wire through the mandible during procedures that require wire fixation of the jaw. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons use an awl of this kind to create a pathway through bone for wire sutures, which are then used to stabilise fractures or hold segments of bone in place following osteotomy procedures.
The slightly curved design of this awl helps the tip follow the natural contour of the mandible as it passes through, reducing the force needed and giving the surgeon better control near sensitive anatomical structures. This listing offers the instrument in three lengths, from 5 to 7 inches, all with the same slightly curved profile, letting the surgeon match the awl to the depth of access required for a given case.
Maxillofacial surgery units and oral surgery centres are the typical buyers of specialised instruments like this, stocking a range of sizes for different jaw procedures.
