Description
TC Gripper Carbide-Tipped Tissue Forceps
TC Gripper carbide tissue forceps hold soft tissue securely without the puncture marks that toothed forceps leave behind. Our supplier catalogue describes serrated carbide tips made for an atraumatic grasp of tissue. That pairing makes them a favorite for grafts, thin flaps and delicate papillae in implant and periodontal surgery.
Serrated Carbide Instead of Teeth
Toothed forceps pierce tissue to hold it. Serrations, by contrast, grip across the surface, so the tissue stays intact. The carbide inserts carry that serration pattern right at the working tips. As a result, the grip sits exactly where the tissue is held.
14.5 cm or Long, 18 cm
Both options share the same carbide-tipped jaws; only the length changes:
- 14.5 cm: the standard TC Gripper, comfortable for anterior work and for most premolar sites.
- Long, 18 cm: extra reach for molar areas, palatal donor sites and patients with a limited opening.
When most of your grafting happens in posterior regions, the Long version is usually the better first purchase.
Handling Grafts and Thin Flaps
Connective tissue grafts and free gingival grafts are easy to crush. Therefore, hold them lightly between the serrated tips while you trim or position them. Also, use the forceps to stabilize a flap edge as the needle passes, because the serrations resist slipping.
Inspection and Long-Term Cover
Each pair is examined in the United States, including a check that the carbide tips meet evenly. Either length is guaranteed by us for three years against manufacturing defects, tips included. The forceps arrive non-sterile; scrub the serrations carefully and sterilize them before first use.
Their steel bodies follow ASTM F899. Discover more dental implant instruments, keep the toothed Dressing Forceps, 7×7 Teeth on hand for thicker tissue and gauze, or check our FAQs.
Distributed for trained surgical professionals. Our delivery page lists carriers, while the reprocessing guide covers serrated tips.
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