Dentra Extraction Forceps Fig 1, Upper Centrals and Canines
Dentra Extraction Forceps Fig 1, Upper Centrals and Canines
Dentra Fig 1 is an extraction forceps for upper central incisors and canines. It is the straight upper anterior pattern, and in most practices it is the single most used forceps on the tray, because upper anteriors are the most accessible teeth in the mouth and the ones most often removed for trauma, failed root treatment or as part of a denture case. The beaks meet in line with the handles rather than at an angle, which suits a tooth approached directly from the front, and cross serrated faces hold the grip through the rotational movement that a single conical root allows.
What is included
| Item | Detail | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Dentra Fig 1 forceps | One extraction forceps for upper centrals and canines, REF 60001 | NEW |
What is not included
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilisation | The instrument is supplied non-sterile | NOT INCLUDED |
| Other figure patterns | Forceps for other teeth and roots | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Elevators and luxators | Instruments used before forceps application | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Instrument tray or basket | Tray, wire basket and reprocessing consumables | SOLD SEPARATELY |
Supplied non-sterile, sterilise before use
- This instrument is supplied non-sterile. It must be decontaminated and sterilised in line with the receiving practice's decontamination policy before any clinical use, including before first use.
- For use by a suitably qualified dental professional. Extraction technique, case selection and instrument choice are clinical decisions.
- Inspect the beaks, the tips, the joint and the handle alignment before each use. Withdraw from service any instrument with a chipped or misaligned beak, a loose joint or visible corrosion.
- Forceps are designed for the pattern of tooth they name. Applying a forceps to a tooth it was not shaped for increases the risk of crown fracture and of damage to the instrument.
Where Fig 1 is used
Fig 1 covers upper central incisors, canines and the roots of those teeth, on either side of the midline. Catalogue application charts list it as upper centrals, canines and roots, which makes it the broadest single indication in the upper anterior range and the reason it is the forceps a practice replaces first when one wears out.
The straight geometry is what defines it. An upper anterior sits at the front of the arch and is approached head on, so there is no need for the bends and angles that a posterior tooth demands, and a straight instrument gives the operator the clearest possible view of the beaks as they are seated. Upper centrals and canines also have a single, broadly conical root, which permits a rotational component to the extraction movement in a way that a multi-rooted molar does not. That rotation only works if the grip holds, which is what the cross serrations are for.
Because the pattern also takes the roots of the same teeth, it covers a retained anterior root that is still substantial. A fragment sitting at or below the gingival margin is a job for a dedicated root pattern instead.
Key features
Specification
| Brand | Dentra |
| Product | Extraction forceps, Fig 1 |
| Reference | 60001 |
| Indication | Upper central incisors, canines and their roots, either side |
| Beak style | Straight, cross serrated |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Reprocessing | Reusable, steam sterilisable |
| Supplied | Non-sterile, single instrument |
| Intended user | Suitably qualified dental professionals |
| Condition | New |
Specification limited to what is confirmed
Overall length, beak width, joint type, the forceps pattern designation and the exact steel grade are not stated here pending confirmation against the production record and material certificate, and should not be assumed from the description above. Narrow and small beak variants of this figure exist in the wider instrument range and are not offered under this reference. Ask before ordering if any of these details is needed.
Reprocessing and care
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Before first use | Remove all packaging, decontaminate and sterilise |
| Point of use | Keep the instrument moist after use so blood and debris do not dry into the serrations and the joint |
| Cleaning | Process per the practice decontamination policy, with the joint opened fully so the hinge is reached |
| Inspection | Check beak alignment, serration condition, tip integrity and joint movement |
| Lubrication | Apply instrument lubricant to the joint where the local policy requires it |
| Sterilisation | Steam sterilise per the validated cycle for the load, with the instrument in the open position |
| Storage | Store dry and protected, avoiding contact that could chip a beak tip |
| Withdrawal | Remove from service on any sign of corrosion, cracking, beak misalignment or a slack joint |
The above is general guidance. The practice decontamination policy and current national guidance on decontamination in primary care dental practices take precedence.
Dentra range
Dentra is the dental instrument range from Elarix Medical. Extraction forceps are supplied by figure number across the English and American patterns, alongside orthodontic pliers and cutters and prosthodontic measuring instruments. Every item is individually referenced and barcoded, so a repeat order is placed against a code rather than a description.
