Dentra Extraction Forceps Fig 67, Upper Third Molars and Wisdom Teeth, English Pattern
Dentra Extraction Forceps Fig 67, Upper Third Molars and Wisdom Teeth, English Pattern
Dentra Fig 67 is an English pattern extraction forceps for upper third molars and upper wisdom teeth, usable on either side. The pattern exists because the upper wisdom tooth is the hardest routine extraction in the mouth: it sits at the very back of the arch, it is often bulbous, and access is limited by the coronoid process and the patient's own cheek. Fig 67 answers all three. A double bend in the working end carries the beaks past the anterior teeth and the cheek so the operator's hand is not fighting for space, and the beaks are separated widely enough to seat around a bulbous crown rather than skidding off it. In the English pattern the fulcrum sits closer to the working end than in the American pattern, which converts less hand force into more grip at the tooth.
What is included
| Item | Detail | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Dentra Fig 67 forceps | One extraction forceps, English pattern, upper third molars and wisdoms, REF 60067 | 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 67 is used
Fig 67 is the upper wisdom pattern in the English range. It is used on erupted upper third molars on either side, which means one instrument rather than a left and a right, and it is the forceps most practices reach for when the tooth is accessible but sits too far back for a general upper molar pattern to seat cleanly.
The design detail that matters is the double bend. Straight-shanked forceps put the operator's hand directly in the line of sight and against the lower lip when working at the back of the upper arch. The bend moves the handles down and away, which restores visibility and lets the wrist stay in a neutral position through the movement. Cross serrations on the beak faces hold the grip once seated, which is what allows controlled expansion of the socket rather than a slipping, repeated grab at the crown.
Key features
Specification
| Brand | Dentra |
| Product | Extraction forceps, Fig 67 |
| Reference | 60067 |
| Pattern | English |
| Indication | Upper third molars and upper wisdom teeth, either side |
| Working end | Double bend, widely separated beaks, 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 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. Ask before ordering if any of these figures 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.
