Stiksa Extracting Forceps

Description

Stiksa Extracting Forceps

Our Stiksa extracting forceps work in the back of the lower jaw. You can choose a version for whole lower molars and wisdom teeth, or one for the roots of those teeth. Together they cover the crown-intact case and the broken-down case.

Two versions, one region

• Lower molars and wisdom teeth – for teeth with enough crown and root to grip
• Lower molar and wisdom roots – for roots left after a crown breaks or after sectioning

We supply each version alone, so you can add just the one your kit is missing.

Thinking about the bifurcation

Lower molars usually have two roots, mesial and distal. Lower molar beaks therefore tend to carry points that sit into the furcation between them. This gives the forceps a firm hold on the root mass. However, wisdom teeth vary a lot, so check the radiograph first.

Which version for which case

If the crown is whole, start with the molar and wisdom tooth version. On the other hand, if only roots remain, the root version is the better match. Also consider the root version after you split a molar, because each half then behaves like a single root.

Body position and reach

Lower forceps let you work from in front of or behind the patient. For lower right molars, many dentists stand behind and to the side. For the left, many stand in front. In any case, keep your elbow close and your wrist straight, so force stays controlled.

Movement that protects bone

First, seat the beaks well down on root surface. Then use firm buccal and lingual luxation, moving slowly. Once the tooth moves, lift it out along the path of least resistance. Above all, stop and section if a root will not yield.

Care, cover and links

Each version follows a specification we set, and a check in the United States happens before dispatch. The stainless steel lines up with ASTM F899. It arrives non-sterile, yet it will serve many cases after cleaning and sterilization. A faulty Stiksa figure is our job to fix, since each one carries a quiet promise: three years against manufacturing defects. For the third molar alternative, see the Physick figures, or explore the extraction forceps category. Our frequent questions help too.

Professional use only. We publish reprocessing steps and shipping and delivery details.