Guide to Dental Extraction Forceps

Extraction forceps are among the most valuable tools a dentist has at their disposal, but knowing which tool is best for which tooth is just as essential. Let's look at the different types of extraction forceps and see which one is the right choice for each tooth.

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American vs. English Pattern

There are two commonly available design patterns in extraction forceps ' American and English. English extraction forceps use a visible screw at the hinge that brings the fulcrum closer to the tool's working end. The English forceps allow for greater leverage than you'll find in American-pattern forceps, which use a horizontal hinge.

For Upper Teeth

When working with the upper teeth, two types of extraction forceps provide the best angle and grip.

Bayonet-pattern forceps resemble a bayonet, providing the best maxillary reach possible. They're primarily for removing teeth from bony sockets, with rounded beaks that contour to lingual roots.

Left/right pairs use pointed tips to grasp, hold and remove teeth with maximum efficiency. They have angles to accommodate the unique challenges of different sides of the mouth and come in location-specific designs for extracting anterior, root or molar.

For Lower Teeth

For lower teeth, there are also two options ' cowhorn patterns and tri-pointed beaks. Lower cowhorn forceps are best for a sturdy and controlled mandibular grasp and get their name because when open, they resemble a pair of horns like you might find on a bull.

Tri-pointed beaks provide both superior grip and leverage and, like the left/right pairs for the upper teeth, come in anterior, root and molar varieties.

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Types of Extraction Forceps And Their Uses

There are many different types of forceps since each pair of extraction forceps is specific to a particular tooth or set of teeth. The ideal solution will depend on the tooth's location and age. We'll start with the best choices for maxillary extractions.

Dental Extraction Forceps For Maxillary

For anteriors and premolars, #99 and #150 forceps are the ideal choices. The #99 forceps have a straight handle and beaks that conform to facial and lingual root contours. They're also universal, working for right and left quadrants. The #150 forceps offer similar benefits, using contoured beaks apical to the cervical line.

The #18L, #18R, #53L, #53R, #88L and #88R are the best choices for maxillary first and second molars. Each has L or R markings designating the left and right quadrant, and each beak has a different design to adapt to the maxillary molar roots as needed. The #210 is the choice for third molars, equipped with a universal bayonet design that works equally well for both quadrants.

Finally, for anteriors and root tops, we have the #65 and #69 forceps. The #65 has a universal bayonet design to make it easier to access hard-to-reach teeth, tooth fragments and root tips for maxillary overlapping anteriors. The #69 forceps do the same for both maxillary and mandibular overlapping anteriors and root tips.

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Dental Extraction Forceps For Mandibular

For mandibular anteriors and root tips, we have the #74 forceps, a universal bird beak design. The #101 forceps are for all deciduous teeth and mandibular anteriors, while the #103 and #151 are necessary for mandibular anteriors and premolars. The #101 and #151 use a universal bird beak design, while the #103 has both straight handles and beaks.

For mandibular first and second molars, we have #15, #17, #16 and #23 forceps. The #15 and #17 forceps are essentially the same tool, with #15 having curved handles and #17 having straight ones. The #16 and #23 forceps both use a universal cowhorn beak design.

Finally, for mandibular third molars, the #222 forceps are the best choice. The universal bayonet design easily conforms to facial and lingual root contour.

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