Fig. 73A (Lower Molars) – Dental Extraction Forceps

Product Overview

Fig. 73A (Lower Molars) is a professionally designed dental extraction forceps intended for the controlled removal of lower molar teeth during routine and specialized dental extraction procedures. This instrument follows the English Pattern configuration commonly associated with dental extracting forceps and is designed to provide the clinician with a practical combination of controlled grasping, secure handling, and precise application of extraction forces.

Lower molars present particular anatomical and procedural considerations because of their position within the posterior mandible and their characteristic multi-rooted anatomy. A properly designed molar extraction forceps allows the dental professional to establish a secure purchase on the tooth while maintaining appropriate control of the instrument throughout the procedure. Fig. 73A is therefore a useful addition to a comprehensive dental extraction instrument range for dental clinics, oral surgery departments, dental hospitals, teaching institutions, and professional dental instrument sets.

The designation “Fig. 73A” is used in dental instrument catalogues to identify a specific English-pattern forceps configuration for lower molars. Independent catalog information also lists Fig. 73A specifically under extracting forceps for lower molars.

Product Name

Fig. 73A (Lower Molars) Dental Extraction Forceps

Instrument Type

Dental Extraction Forceps – English Pattern

Intended Application

The Fig. 73A Lower Molar Forceps is intended for professional dental use where controlled extraction of lower molar teeth is indicated. It is designed to assist qualified dental professionals in grasping and mobilizing lower molars during tooth extraction procedures.

The instrument may be incorporated into dental extraction sets used in:

• General dentistry
• Oral surgery
• Dental hospitals
• Dental clinics
• Dental teaching institutions
• Oral and maxillofacial surgical environments
• Dental emergency departments
• Dental instrument procedure sets
• Professional dental laboratories and instrument supply programs

Design and Functional Characteristics

The Fig. 73A is developed around the requirements of lower molar extraction. Its English-pattern configuration provides the operator with a familiar instrument profile and allows the forceps to be positioned appropriately around the target tooth.

A dental extraction forceps must provide sufficient control to allow the clinician to perform the procedure with deliberate and measured movements. The working ends are intended to engage the tooth securely, while the handles provide the operator with the leverage and control required for manipulation.

The design is particularly relevant to lower molars, where anatomical access, tooth position, crown condition, root configuration, and surrounding structures can influence the extraction technique.