Dental Extraction Forceps: How to Choose the Right Set

Extraction forceps are designed according to the anatomy of the tooth to be extracted, so a dental clinic needs several models rather than a single universal forceps.

Upper and Lower Forceps

Upper forceps have a straight handle aligned with the vertical axis of the tooth, while lower forceps have an angled beak for comfortable access.

Root and Crown Forceps

Root forceps have narrow, pointed beaks to grip root fragments, while crown forceps have wider beaks.

Building a Basic Set

A good starting set includes universal upper and lower forceps, upper root forceps, and a cowhorn forceps for lower molars.