How Do You Identify Dental Extraction Instruments?
Dentistry is a popular career choice today, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Dentists use many instruments in their profession. Among the most confusing to identify are extraction instruments. There are different forceps, for example, for each type of tooth. However, with the right resources, it is possible to tell the different ones apart. Choose an instrument, and decide which type of extraction instrument it is. It should be either a pair of forceps or an elevator. Forceps will have two handles and look almost like a pair of pliers, with a “beak” that closes. An elevator is a single shaft, thicker than examination tools, with one or two ends. It could also be a thick shaft with one thin end, known as a root pick. Examine the instrument you chose. Notice everything you can about it. Does the beak close completely, or is the tip of the elevator curved or straight, narrow or wide? Find the number that should be printed on it toward the bottom of the shaft or handles. T
