Fig. 74N (Lower Roots) – English Pattern Dental Extraction Forceps

Product Overview

The Fig. 74N (Lower Roots) Extraction Forceps is a precision dental instrument designed for controlled extraction procedures involving lower tooth roots and root fragments. This specialized forceps belongs to the traditional English Pattern range of dental extraction instruments and is particularly associated with applications where a narrower working profile is beneficial. Product catalogs and dental instrument manufacturers identify Fig. 74N specifically for lower roots, while several references distinguish the 74N from the standard Fig. 74 by its narrower or extra-narrow beaks.

Designed for professional dental and oral surgical environments, the Fig. 74N provides clinicians with a practical combination of controlled handling, precise beak placement, and mechanical leverage. Its configuration is intended to assist the operator in securely engaging the tooth root while applying appropriate extraction movements during routine dental extraction procedures.

The instrument is suitable for use in dental clinics, oral surgery practices, dental hospitals, teaching institutions, dental laboratories involved in instrument preparation, and professional healthcare environments where dependable extraction instruments are required.

Product Name

Fig. 74N (Lower Roots) English Pattern Extraction Forceps

Instrument Category

Dental Extraction Forceps

Instrument Type

Lower Root Extraction Forceps

Figure Number

Fig. 74N

Pattern

English Pattern

Intended Application

Extraction of Lower Roots and Root Fragments

Working-End Design

Narrow / Extra-Narrow Beaks

Instrument Classification

Manual Dental Surgical Instrument

Detailed Product Description

The Fig. 74N Lower Roots Extraction Forceps is engineered for dental professionals who require a focused instrument for the removal of lower roots and associated root fragments. The narrower beak configuration differentiates this instrument from the conventional Fig. 74 and provides a more concentrated working profile for applications requiring access to smaller or more confined root areas. Dental catalogs specifically list the English Pattern Fig. 74N for lower roots, with some references describing it as intended for lower anterior teeth and roots with narrow beaks.

The English Pattern design positions the fulcrum relatively close to the working end, a configuration intended to provide mechanical leverage during extraction. This design characteristic is commonly associated with English Pattern extraction forceps and allows the clinician to maintain controlled hand positioning while performing extraction movements.

The working beaks are designed to engage the accessible portion of the root securely. Correct positioning and appropriate clinical technique remain essential to achieving controlled extraction and minimizing unnecessary stress on the surrounding structures.

The Fig. 74N is therefore a valuable addition to a professional extraction instrument set where a narrower lower-root forceps is required.

Key Features

1. Specialized Lower Root Design

The Fig. 74N is specifically associated with lower-root extraction procedures. Manufacturer and catalog references consistently identify this figure for lower roots.

2. Narrow Beak Configuration

One of the principal characteristics of the 74N pattern is its narrower or extra-narrow beak configuration compared with the standard Fig. 74. This provides a more focused working profile for accessing lower roots and confined areas.

3. English Pattern Construction

The English Pattern configuration provides a familiar operating geometry for dental professionals who routinely use traditional extraction forceps.

4. Controlled Root Engagement

The working ends are intended to provide secure engagement with an accessible portion of the root, supporting controlled manipulation during extraction.

5. Professional Dental Instrument

The instrument is designed for use by appropriately trained dental professionals in clinical and surgical environments.

6. Suitable for Professional Instrument Sets

Fig. 74N can be incorporated into general dental extraction sets, oral surgery instrument trays, root extraction kits, and comprehensive dental surgical collections.