Fig. 160 – Children’s Upper Lower Universal (Hawk’s Bill)

Children’s Upper & Lower Universal Extraction Forceps – Hawk’s Bill Pattern

Fig. 160 – Children’s Upper Lower Universal (Hawk’s Bill) is a specialized dental extracting forceps designed for use in pediatric dentistry and dental procedures involving the extraction of deciduous teeth. This instrument belongs to the children’s pattern of extracting forceps and is identified in professional dental instrument catalogues as a universal pattern suitable for upper and lower teeth. The characteristic Hawk’s Bill-style beak configuration provides a specialized working profile intended to facilitate controlled engagement of the tooth during extraction procedures.

The instrument is manufactured with a compact pediatric-oriented design to support the requirements of clinical dentistry when working in the smaller oral cavity of children. Its carefully formed working ends and ergonomic handle configuration are intended to provide the dental professional with secure handling, controlled application of force, and appropriate access to the treatment area.

Fig. 160 is catalogued specifically as “Children’s upper lower universal (hawk’s bill)”, distinguishing it from other pediatric forceps intended for particular tooth groups or individual regions.

Product Overview

The Fig. 160 Children’s Upper Lower Universal (Hawk’s Bill) is a pediatric dental extraction instrument intended for professional dental use. Its universal designation indicates a pattern intended for application to both upper and lower teeth, while its children’s pattern provides a smaller and more suitable configuration for pediatric dental applications.

The Hawk’s Bill profile is a recognizable feature of the instrument, providing the working end with a pointed and curved configuration intended to assist with controlled tooth engagement. The beaks are precisely aligned to support accurate positioning around the tooth during an extraction procedure.

This forceps is particularly suited to dental practices, pediatric dentistry clinics, dental hospitals, teaching institutions, and professional dental instrument sets where dedicated children’s extraction instruments are required.

Key Features

• Product: Children’s Upper Lower Universal Extraction Forceps
• Figure: Fig. 160
• Pattern: Children’s / Pediatric Pattern
• Design: Universal Upper & Lower
• Beak Style: Hawk’s Bill
• Instrument Category: Dental Extracting Forceps
• Application: Professional pediatric dental procedures
• Working End: Specially shaped Hawk’s Bill beaks
• Design Purpose: Controlled engagement and extraction of appropriate teeth
• Handle: Ergonomically shaped for professional instrument control
• Construction: Precision-manufactured dental instrument
• Use: Clinical and professional dental applications
• Suitable For: Pediatric dentistry, dental clinics, hospitals, and educational institutions