English-pattern root forceps designed for removing fractured or retained root fragments. The narrow, tapered beaks are shaped to grasp small remaining root structure that standard crown forceps cannot reach.
- For extraction of retained or fractured tooth roots
- Narrow, tapered beaks for a precise grip on small fragments
- English-pattern hinge for enhanced leverage
- Hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel
FAQs
What is extraction forceps #33 used for?
It is used to remove fractured or retained root fragments left after a crown has broken away during extraction.
How is a root forceps different from a standard extraction forceps?
Root forceps have narrower, more tapered beaks designed to grip small remaining root structure rather than a full tooth crown.
What material is this instrument made from?
It is manufactured from Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, heat-treated for hardness and long service life, and withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation.
Often kept alongside root elevators for cases where a root fractures during extraction.
Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.
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