GDC Extraction Forceps Upper Roots Pedo Standard (FX7CS)

Direction to Use

Maxillary forceps must be held in a ‘palm up’ position and mandibular forceps must be held in a palm down position.

These forceps majorly apply five different motions:

• Apical pressure: With the force in this direction, the tooth movement is minimal in the apical direction; however, the socket expands
  due to the insertion of beaks in the periodontal ligament space. Also, the center of rotation of the tooth displaces apically, resulting in less amount of force at the apical portion of the root preventing it from getting fractured.
  
• Buccal/Labial pressure: This results in expansion of the buccal cortical plate, specifically at the crest of the ridge. However, at the same time,
  it results in lingual apical pressure. However, excessive pressure must be avoided to prevent fracture of the buccal bone and the apical portion of the root.
  
• Palatal/Lingual pressure: Similar to the buccal/labial pressure, but in opposite direction aiming at the expansion of the lingual cortical plate.
  
• Rotational pressure: Here the tooth is rotated resulting in internal socket expansion and tearing of periodontal ligaments. This force must only be
  applied to the teeth with single and conical roots. Teeth with multiple or dilacerated roots are prone to fracture on the application of this force.
  
• Tractional forces: This delivers the tooth out of the socket. This force should be gentle and the tooth should not be pulled out of the socket.
  However, if excessive force is required, other maneuvers must be carried out to improve luxation.