Gentle Tooth Extractions & Oral Surgery

The Acteon Cube generates precisely calibrated ultrasonic vibrations — typically between 25,000 and 30,000 Hz — transmitted through a specialized piezoelectric tip placed at the periodontal ligament space surrounding the tooth root. These micro-vibrations sever the collagen fibers of the periodontal ligament (the connective tissue anchoring the tooth to the socket) without applying the rotational force or lever pressure used in conventional forceps extractions.

Dr. Nail works the tip circumferentially around the root, progressively loosening the tooth from the socket with controlled, atraumatic motion. Because the ultrasonic energy is selective — it acts on mineralized and calcified tissue but passes harmlessly through soft tissue, nerves, and blood vessels — the surrounding alveolar bone, gingival tissue, and neurovascular structures are protected throughout the procedure.

Once the periodontal ligament is fully released, the tooth is lifted from the socket with minimal force — often with no forceps at all for single-rooted teeth. The result is a clean, intact socket with preserved bone walls, which is the ideal foundation for immediate or delayed dental implant placement.

For multi-rooted teeth or complex surgical extractions, the Acteon Cube is used in combination with minimally invasive sectioning techniques to divide roots before removal, further reducing the force required and protecting adjacent structures.