Fig. 169 Lower Canines & Premolars Extracting Forceps

Product Overview

The Fig. 169 Lower Canines & Premolars Extracting Forceps is a specialized dental extraction instrument designed for controlled and efficient removal of lower canine and premolar teeth. This forceps belongs to the English Pattern Extracting Forceps range and is manufactured with an anatomically functional design intended to provide the dental professional with secure tooth engagement, controlled manipulation, and dependable handling during extraction procedures.

Fig. 169 is commonly identified in dental instrument catalogs as a forceps for lower canines, while certain surgical instrument catalogs specify the application as lower canines and premolars. The instrument is also commonly illustrated with serrated tips, which are designed to provide a firm grip on the tooth surface during extraction.

Its specialized beak configuration allows the instrument to approach the tooth appropriately while helping the operator maintain controlled force during luxation and removal. The design is particularly useful where accurate positioning and stable engagement are important for minimizing unnecessary movement of the instrument during dental extraction.

Product Name

Fig. 169 Lower Canines & Premolars Extracting Forceps

Instrument Type

Dental Extracting Forceps – English Pattern

Figure Number

Fig. 169

Primary Application

Designed primarily for the extraction of:

• Lower Canines
• Lower Premolars
• Selected lower anterior teeth where the instrument configuration is clinically appropriate

Product Description

The Fig. 169 Lower Canines & Premolars Extracting Forceps is a precision dental instrument developed for use during tooth extraction procedures involving the mandibular canine and premolar region. Its specialized working ends are shaped to facilitate secure engagement around the tooth while the handles provide the operator with controlled mechanical leverage.

The forceps is intended to support a systematic extraction technique in which the clinician positions the beaks appropriately around the tooth, establishes a stable grip, and applies controlled movements according to the clinical condition of the tooth and surrounding structures.

The working tips are commonly supplied with serrated gripping surfaces. These serrations assist in maintaining contact with the tooth and reducing unwanted slippage when the instrument is properly positioned. Manufacturer catalogs specifically illustrate Fig. 169 with serrated tips.

The instrument’s functional design makes it an important component of a professional dental extraction instrument set. Its dedicated configuration for lower canines and premolars helps distinguish it from universal forceps and forceps intended for molars, roots, or upper teeth.