Fig. 143 (Lower Roots) Extracting Forceps

Product Overview

Fig. 143 (Lower Roots) Extracting Forceps is a professionally designed dental extraction instrument intended for the controlled removal of lower tooth roots and suitable lower anterior/root structures during dental extraction procedures. It follows the traditional English Pattern design and is characterized by long, narrow working beaks intended to provide access and controlled engagement around lower-root structures.

This instrument is developed for use by qualified dental professionals in clinical, surgical, and dental practice environments where precision, secure handling, and dependable instrument performance are essential. The geometry of the working end allows the operator to approach lower-root structures with improved accessibility while maintaining appropriate control during extraction.

Fig. 143 is commonly identified within dental instrument catalogs as a Lower Roots Extracting Forceps. Some manufacturers and catalogs describe the same figure as being suitable for lower roots and, depending on the specific design and manufacturer, lower centrals as well.

Product Name

Fig. 143 Lower Roots Extracting Forceps

Instrument Type

Dental Extracting Forceps – English Pattern

Intended Application

The Fig. 143 forceps is intended primarily for the extraction of lower tooth roots and related dental structures where the instrument’s long and narrow beaks can provide suitable access and controlled engagement.

Typical professional applications may include:

• Extraction of lower tooth roots
• Removal of accessible retained root structures
• Dental extraction procedures involving lower anterior/root anatomy
• Controlled grasping of suitable root structures during exodontic procedures
• Use in general dental and oral surgical environments
• Procedures where a narrow, elongated beak configuration is advantageous

The exact clinical application should always be determined by a qualified dental professional according to the patient’s anatomy, clinical condition, and the specific characteristics of the instrument.

Design and Construction

The Fig. 143 design incorporates an elongated, narrow working-end configuration. This profile is particularly useful when access to a lower-root structure requires a more slender instrument tip.

The working beaks are designed to engage the root structure while the handles provide the operator with a controlled gripping mechanism. The English Pattern configuration represents a traditional and widely recognized style of dental extraction forceps.

A properly manufactured Fig. 143 forceps should provide:

• Accurate beak alignment
• Smooth opening and closing action
• Secure and controlled handling
• Properly formed working surfaces
• Consistent mechanical movement
• Durable construction suitable for professional instrument processing
• Appropriate resistance to corrosion when manufactured from suitable surgical-grade stainless steel