Indications for Extractions, Technique & Elevators and Facilitated Extractions

Question 1

What are the indications for extractions?

Answer 1

Unrestoable teeth
Symptomatic partially erupted teeth
Orthodontic indications
Interference with construction of dentures

Question 2

What are the different upper extraction forceps?

Answer 2

Straight upper anterior forceps
Upper premolar (universal) forceps
Upper molar forceps (L and R)
Upper bayonet third molar forceps
Upper bayonet root forceps

Question 3

What are the different lower extraction forceps?

Answer 3

Lower universal forceps
Lower molar forceps
Cowhorn forceps

Question 4

When do i stand behind the patient for extractions?

Answer 4

For lower left teeth

Question 5

What are the different types of elevators?

Answer 5

Coupland’s
Cryer’s - L and R
Warwick James - Straight, L and R

Question 6

What are the 3 modes of action for tooth elevation?

Answer 6

Wheel and axle (rotation)
Lever
Wedge

Question 7

How should the principles for tooth elevation be used?

Answer 7

All 3 in combination
Must avoid excessive force eg - with bodily movement of elevator rather than rotation