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Used for the removal of the sharp edges of the alveolar crest of the bone following tooth extraction. It has a forceps or pliers-like design terminating at the distal end with sharp-edged, scoop-shaped jaws attached to strong.A rongeur can be used to open a window in bone, often in the skull, in order to access tissue underneath.They are used in neurosurgery, podiatric surgery, maxillofacial surgery, and orthopedic surgery to expose areas for operation.