{"product_id":"extraction-forceps-17-upper-molars-right-sandblasted","title":"Extraction Forceps #17 Upper Molars, Right, Sandblasted Anti-Glare Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish-pattern #17 extraction forceps for upper right molars. One beak is pointed to fit the buccal bifurcation and the other is rounded for the palatal root. This version is sandblasted for a matte finish that minimises glare from the operating light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor extraction of upper right molars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetric beaks matched to the molar buccal and palatal roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandblasted matte finish that minimises glare from the operating light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is extraction forceps #17 used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is used for extracting upper right molars, with beaks shaped to grip the buccal and palatal roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the sandblasted finish do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe forceps are processed with high-pressure bead-blasting to create a uniform matte surface. Unlike a mirror-polished instrument, this matte finish minimises glare and reflection from the operating light. It is a surface finish on the steel itself, not a paint or coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs #17 different from the left-side forceps?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, upper molar forceps are handed. #17 is shaped for the right side and #18 is the mirrored pattern for the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is manufactured from Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel and withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a polished finish? See the regular \u003ca href=\"\/products\/extraction-forceps-upper-molars-right-17\"\u003eExtraction Forceps, #17 Upper Molars, Right\u003c\/a\u003e. Want all ten patterns? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tooth-forceps-english-pattern-set-of-10-pieces\"\u003eSandblasted English Pattern Extraction Forceps, Set of 10\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extraction-forceps\"\u003eextraction forceps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54984606613841,"sku":"142517S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/extraction-forceps-17-upper-molars-right-sandblasted","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}