Oral Surgery Instruments

Lower Molar Forceps

Used for: Badly broken lower (mandibular) molars.

Description: Heavy, curved beaks with pointed tips that fit into the furcation (between the roots) of lower molars.

Purpose: Grips the remaining tooth structure or roots securely so the dentist can loosen and remove broken lower molars.

Upper Incisor forceps

Used for: Upper incisors (front teeth).

Description: Long, narrow, straight beaks designed to fit the single root of an upper incisor.

Purpose: Grasps upper front teeth for extraction while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissues

Cow Horn Forceps

Used for: Badly broken upper first and second molars (as labeled in the image).

Description: Beaks resemble the horns of a cow and are designed to engage the tooth/root area.

Purpose: Provides a strong grip on broken molars, allowing the dentist to elevate and remove the tooth or remaining roots.

#150 Upper Universal Forceps

Used for: Upper incisors, cuspids (canines), and bicuspids (premolars).

Description: Universal upper forceps with smooth, symmetrical beaks.

Purpose: Used for routine extraction of most upper anterior teeth and premolars.

#151 Lower Universal forceps

Used for: Lower incisors, cuspids (canines), and bicuspids (premolars).

Description: Similar to the #150 but angled to fit the lower arch.

Purpose: Used for routine extraction of lower anterior teeth and premolars.