Indications for Extractions Flashcards
what two aspects of evidence do you need to indicate for an extraction
clinical and radiographic assessment
what are some reasons teeth are extracted
gross caries
advanced perio disease
tooth/ root fracture
pulpal necrosis
apical infection
orthodontic indication
what are the forceps used to remove upper anteriors
straight upper
what forceps are used to extract 15-25
upper universal
what forceps are used to take out 16,17,18 and 26,27,28
upper molars
what is the general rule for the upper molar forceps when removing upper molar teeth
beak to cheek so that the ‘beak’ engages in the furcation
how do you distinguish upper forceps to lower forceps
the beaks of the lower forceps are set at 90 degrees to the handle
what forceps would be used to remove 35-45
lower universal - thicker beak than cowhorn
what forceps are used to remove lower molars
lower molar forceps - triangular cross section of beak
what are the two types of bayonet forceps
upper bayonet third molar forceps
upper bayonet root forceps
how does the action taken when using cowhorn forceps differ from other forceps
you do not use a figure of 8 movement - you just squeeze in between the furcations
what are the three types of elevators we use
couplands
cryers
warwick james
what elevators are most commonly used
couplands
what shape are couplands at the tip
concave shape
what are cryers elevators function
elevating when one root is stuck in the socket after extraction of a molar
