Fig 159 (Children’s Upper Molars Universal)

Product Overview

Fig 159 (Children’s Upper Molars Universal) is a specialized pediatric dental extraction forceps designed for controlled handling of primary upper teeth during dental extraction procedures. Its compact configuration is intended to provide dental professionals with appropriate access and instrument control when working within the smaller oral cavity of pediatric patients.

Designed with the requirements of pediatric dentistry in mind, this extraction forceps combines a carefully proportioned working end with a practical handle configuration to support controlled grasping, positioning, and manipulation of the tooth. The instrument is suitable for professional dental environments where precision, accessibility, durability, and dependable handling are important considerations.

The universal configuration makes this instrument a practical addition to a pediatric extraction instrument set. It can be incorporated into dental clinics, pediatric dentistry practices, oral surgery departments, dental hospitals, teaching institutions, and professional dental instrument collections.

Product Name

Fig 159 Children’s Upper Molars Universal

Instrument Type

Pediatric Dental Extraction Forceps

Intended Application

Designed for professional dental extraction procedures involving appropriate primary upper teeth, subject to the clinician’s assessment of tooth anatomy, accessibility, and clinical requirements.

Key Features

• Pediatric-size extraction forceps configuration
• Designed for use in children’s dentistry
• Suitable for professional dental extraction procedures
• Compact working profile for improved access in smaller oral cavities
• Ergonomic handle configuration for controlled instrument handling
• Precision-manufactured working ends
• Designed to provide secure tooth engagement when properly positioned
• Suitable for incorporation into pediatric dental extraction sets
• Reusable professional dental instrument when supplied in a reusable configuration
• Available in standard professional instrument finishes according to manufacturer specification
• Appropriate for dental clinics, hospitals, dental teaching institutions, and specialist practices

Detailed Description

The Fig 159 Children’s Upper Molars Universal is manufactured as a specialized dental extraction instrument for pediatric applications. Pediatric dental procedures require instruments that are appropriately proportioned for the smaller dimensions of primary dentition and the limited working space frequently encountered in young patients. This instrument is designed to address those practical requirements while providing the clinician with a familiar forceps-style mechanism for tooth handling.

The working ends are intended to engage the selected tooth in a controlled manner. Proper positioning of the beaks is essential during any extraction procedure, and the clinician should select the instrument according to the individual tooth anatomy, clinical condition, root configuration, surrounding structures, and treatment plan.

The handle provides a stable gripping area that allows the operator to maintain control of the instrument throughout the procedure. Controlled handling is particularly important in pediatric dentistry, where minimizing unnecessary movement and maintaining appropriate access can contribute to efficient clinical instrumentation.

The instrument’s compact construction makes it suitable for use in situations where conventional adult-sized extraction forceps may be unnecessarily large for the patient’s oral anatomy. Its pediatric-oriented proportions are intended to support access and maneuverability while allowing the dental professional to work with appropriate control.