Fig. 168 Upper Canines Extracting Forceps

Professional Dental Extraction Instrument for Upper Canine Teeth

The Fig. 168 Upper Canines Extracting Forceps is a professionally designed dental extraction instrument intended for the controlled removal of upper canine teeth during dental extraction and oral surgical procedures. Commonly identified as an English Pattern / Trotter-style extracting forceps, Fig. 168 is designed with an application-specific working end to provide appropriate engagement with the crown and cervical region of upper canine teeth.

Upper canines have distinctive anatomical characteristics, including relatively long and substantial roots, which require an extraction instrument that provides secure tooth engagement, controlled handling, and appropriate access within the oral cavity. The Fig. 168 forceps is designed specifically around the requirements of upper canine extraction, making it a useful instrument for dental practices, oral surgery departments, dental clinics, teaching institutions, and professional dental instrument sets.

The instrument combines a functional working-end design with a comfortable handle configuration to support controlled manipulation during dental procedures. Depending on the manufacturer’s configuration, the working beaks may be supplied with serrated tips to assist with secure engagement of the tooth surface. Product catalogues from dental instrument manufacturers specifically list Fig. 168 as an instrument for upper canines.

Product Name

Fig. 168 Upper Canines Extracting Forceps

Instrument Type

Dental Extraction Forceps

Pattern

English Pattern / Trotter Pattern

Primary Application

Designed for the extraction of upper canine teeth.

Dental Specialty

• General Dentistry
• Dental Surgery
• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extraction
• Restorative and Surgical Dentistry
• Dental Education and Training

Detailed Product Description

The Fig. 168 Upper Canines Extracting Forceps is manufactured as a specialized tooth extraction instrument for dental professionals who require a dedicated forceps pattern for upper canine procedures. Its working geometry is intended to facilitate access to the upper canine region while providing an appropriate grip on the tooth during extraction.

The forceps consists of a pair of opposing beaks connected through a hinged mechanism and a pair of handles designed for manual operation. The working ends are shaped according to the intended application, allowing the instrument to engage the upper canine tooth appropriately when used by a trained dental professional.

The instrument’s dedicated design distinguishes it from general-purpose extraction forceps. Rather than being intended as a universal instrument for every tooth type, Fig. 168 is specifically catalogued for upper canine extraction, providing dental professionals with an application-specific option for procedures involving these teeth.