Extraction Instruments and Positions Flashcards
What do we base our decision to extract a tooth? (2)
clinical judgement radiographic assessment
<p>What are some indications for XLa?</p>
Gross caries
unrestorable teeth
advanced perio disease
tooth/root fracture
pulpal necrosis
apical infection
upper wisdom tooth damaging cheek when biting
symptomatic PE teeth
traumatically positioned teeth
ortho indications
interference with denture constructions
What are the types of forces? (8) (10)
Straight upper anterior forces
Upper universal forceps
Upper molar forceps
Lower universal forceps
Lower molar forceps
Cowhorn forceps
Bayonet forceps - upper bayonet third molar forceps and upper bayonet root forceps
What do straight upper anterior forceps look like?
Straight instrument - when put on table will lie flat
What do we use straight upper anterior forceps for?
3-3 (upper canine to canine)
can’t use in posterior teeth as its straight and we need curve for back teeth
What do all the lower forceps have in common?
90 degree angle between handle and head
What do upper universal forceps look like?
they have a slight curve meaning they can reach further back in mouth
won’t lie flat on desk but tip is identical to upper straight forceps
What does the curve in upper universal forceps allow for?
Reach further back in mouth
Describe difference between upper universal forceps and straight upper anterior forceps
Same tip of instrument but different handles (upper universal curved and won’t lie flat)
What do we use upper universal forceps for?
Premoalrs forward (not good for molars as not good enough grip)
What teeth are upper universal forceps good for?
SINGLE ROOTED TEETH - canines
What do upper molar forceps look like?
Tips have concave surface and triangular beak shape
What is the tip of an upper molar forceps like?
has a concave area which is used for the single root (palatally)
triangle beak shape which is used for two roots ducally
Where does the point of upper molar forceps beak go?
in between root furcation
What are lower universal forceps like?
They are concave on both sides and right angle of tip to handle
what are lower universal forceps used for?
5-5 - single rooted teeth
What are lower molar forceps like?
They have pointed beaks on each side (triangle) which engage the buccal and lingual furcation
What are cowhorn forceps?
Pointy and sharp instrument that are very narrow
How are cowhorn forceps used?
they are used differently to normal forceps - only used In two rooted molars - we need radiograph to show to straight separate roots
Where are cowhorn forceps sput?
Down into furcation and we squeeze handle which goes into furcation and lifts tooth out (normal technique is mobilising teethe then extract with forceps)
what are the types of bayonets forceps?
upper bayonet third molar forceps
upper bayonet root forceps
What is the difference between upper bayonet third molar forceps and bayonet root forceps?
Upper their dmolars are more rounded and wider whereas upper root forceps are used to remove roots if there is fracture and are narrower, finer and sharper
What do lower forceps have between handle and blade?
90 degree curvature
When extracting teeth when do we stand in front of pt to the right?
If extracting upper 1-5
upper molars
lower molars - left
lower pre molars - left
lower anteriors
wHEN EXTRACTING TEETH WHEN do we stand behind pt?
lower molars - right
lower pre molars - right
What position are we in to extract upper 1-5?
Infront of pt to the right
What forceps can we use to extract upper 1-5?
Straight upper anterior forceps
Upper universal forceps
What position are we in to extract upper molars?
To the front and to the right but have pt a little bit more backwards