xla instruments Flashcards
indications for extractions
urestorable teeth
symptomatic partially erupted teeth
traumatic position
orthodontic indications
interference with construction of dentures
indications for extractions
urestorable teeth
symptomatic partially erupted teeth
traumatic position
orthodontic indications
interference with construction of dentures
straight upper anterior forceps
“perfectly straight”
13-23 extraction
can sometimes work for premolars, but will be stretching patients cheek
upper premolar forceps
CALLED UNIVERSAL
slightly curvy, but same tip
helps to grab on straight root
upper molar forceps
“beak to the cheek”
two buccal & one palatal root
smooth concave = engages single palatal root
pointed side = engages furcation between two palatal roots
lower universal forceps
lower incisor to a second premolar
designed to engage single root teeth
lower molar forceps
have two beaks so can engage furcations
used for both sides of the mouth
cowhorn forceps
looks like horns
very narrow, doesn’t give you good grip
as you squeeze, tooth extracts
used in younger kids where the bone is soft
in adults, they can feel a lot of pressure
warn pt they can hear crack
“bayonet” forceps
this is because often in 3rd molars there are no buccal furcations
xla technique lower molars and premolars LR
stand behind the patient
for premolars, come a bit forward
xla technique lower molars and premolars LL
stand in front of patient, on their RHS
xla technique upper teeth
in front of the patient, on their RHS
coupland’s elevators
use them first
concave
designed to be applied to concave surface
helps to widen the socket
Cryer’s Elevators
placed in the socket to elevate the root
warwick james elevators
used for wisdom teeth
straight = lower wisdom teeth
curved = upper wisdom teeth
