Fig. 45 Apex Forceps – Lower Roots Deep Root Pick

Product Overview

The Fig. 45 Apex Forceps – Lower Roots Deep Root Pick is a precision dental extraction instrument designed for the controlled removal of lower tooth roots, retained root fragments, fractured roots, and deeply positioned root structures. Manufactured in the traditional English Pattern, this specialized forceps features a slender, narrow working profile intended to provide access to difficult-to-reach areas during dental extraction procedures.

The Fig. 45 configuration is widely identified in dental instrument catalogues as an Apex Forceps for Lower Roots / Deep Root Pick, making it a specialized instrument for situations where conventional extraction forceps may not provide adequate access or purchase.

Its carefully proportioned working ends allow the dental professional to establish a controlled grip on accessible portions of the lower root while maintaining appropriate tactile feedback during manipulation. The instrument is particularly useful in extraction procedures involving residual mandibular roots and fractured root fragments, where precision and controlled application of force are important.

Key Features

• Product: Fig. 45 Apex Forceps
• Instrument Type: Dental Extraction Forceps
• Pattern: English Pattern
• Application: Lower Roots / Deep Root Pick
• Primary Use: Removal of lower tooth roots and retained root fragments
• Design: Slender, precision-oriented working profile
• Application Area: Mandibular teeth and lower root structures
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Suitable for appropriate cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing protocols
• Professional Instrument: Intended for use by qualified dental professionals

Detailed Description

The Fig. 45 Apex Forceps is developed for dental professionals who require a specialized instrument for the management of lower roots and root fragments. Its narrow working configuration facilitates access around the remaining root structure, particularly when the coronal portion of a tooth has been fractured, extensively damaged, or previously removed.

The instrument’s design provides a combination of access, controlled engagement, stability, and tactile sensitivity. During a suitable extraction procedure, the beaks can be positioned around the accessible root structure to establish an appropriate purchase before controlled extraction movements are applied.

The English-pattern configuration is a traditional design used throughout dental extraction instrumentation. Fig. 45 is specifically associated with lower-root extraction, while other related deep-root-pick patterns are designed for different root locations and anatomical requirements.