Fig. 74M (Lower Roots) Extracting Forceps

Product Overview

The Fig. 74M (Lower Roots) Extracting Forceps is a professionally designed dental extraction instrument intended for the controlled removal of lower tooth roots and retained root fragments during routine and surgical dental procedures. Manufactured according to the established English-pattern extracting forceps design, this instrument is developed to provide the dental professional with dependable handling, controlled application of force, and secure engagement with the root structure during extraction procedures.

Fig. 74M is commonly identified in dental instrument catalogs as a Lower Roots Extracting Forceps. The pattern is available from established dental instrument manufacturers and suppliers and is commonly incorporated into comprehensive dental extraction instrument ranges. Catalog references specifically list Fig. 74M for lower roots, with some specifications describing the instrument as having serrated or retentive tips to improve engagement with the tooth structure.

The carefully proportioned working ends, functional jaw configuration, and balanced handle design make the Fig. 74M suitable for professional dental environments where controlled root extraction is required. Its configuration is particularly relevant when the remaining root structure provides limited surface area for conventional tooth extraction forceps.

Designed for professional use, this instrument can be incorporated into dental extraction sets used in general dentistry, oral surgery, dental clinics, teaching institutions, and specialist surgical environments.

Product Name

Fig. 74M (Lower Roots) Extracting Forceps

Instrument Category

Dental Extracting Forceps

Pattern

English Pattern

Intended Application

Lower Root Extraction

Instrument Type

Root Extracting Forceps

Product Classification

Dental Surgical / Extraction Instrument

Working Area

Mandibular / Lower Roots

Detailed Product Description

The Fig. 74M Lower Roots Extracting Forceps is engineered specifically for situations where controlled access and reliable engagement with lower tooth roots are important. During extraction procedures, the remaining root may have a relatively limited gripping surface, particularly when the clinical crown has been damaged, fractured, extensively restored, or removed. A dedicated root extraction forceps provides the operator with a specialized instrument configuration intended for engaging the remaining root structure.

The Fig. 74M pattern forms part of the widely recognized family of English-pattern dental extracting forceps. Manufacturer catalogs list Fig. 74M alongside other extraction patterns such as Fig. 68, Fig. 73, Fig. 74, Fig. 74N, Fig. 75, and Fig. 76, with Fig. 74M specifically designated for lower roots.

The working jaws are designed to facilitate controlled contact with the root area, while the handles provide a practical gripping surface for the dental professional. Depending on the manufacturer’s specification, the working tips may feature a serrated or retentive profile. Serrated tips are intended to improve instrument engagement and reduce unwanted movement when the forceps are positioned around an appropriate root structure.

The instrument is therefore an important component of a professionally organized dental extraction tray, particularly where lower-root extraction capability is required.

Key Features

• Fig. 74M English-pattern design
• Specifically designated for lower root extraction
• Suitable for extraction of retained mandibular root structures
• Designed for controlled engagement with the root
• Available with a serrated/retentive tip configuration depending on manufacturer specification
• Balanced and practical handle configuration
• Durable construction suitable for professional dental environments
• Suitable for incorporation into comprehensive dental extraction sets
• Designed for repeated professional use when properly maintained
• Compatible with standard dental instrument processing and sterilization protocols appropriate to the instrument’s material and manufacturer’s instructions