Physics Forceps Molar Series Set

The Physics Forceps continues to be, quite simply, the easiest to use and most effective tooth extraction instrument on the market. General Medical has introduced the 400 Molar Series to the market designed specifically for molar extractions. By utilizing just two instruments (EZ1 & EZ2) and its patented Beak & Bumper technique, the 400 Molar Series makes difficult molar extractions even easier than before. The GMX 400 Molar Series allows for bumper placement on the buccal or lingual side for easier extractions of teeth with significant lingual decay, and a new handle design for easier access to the posterior regions of the mouth. 12 bumper guards are included.

The Physics Forceps operate as a dental elevator rather than a forcep (as the name implies), and it uses first-class lever mechanics. One handle is connected to the “bumper”, which acts as the fulcrum during the procedure and the other handle is connected to the “beak”, which is positioned most often on the lingual or palatal root of the tooth into the gingival sulcus. The Bumper is positioned most often on the facial aspect at the mucogingival junction.

Once the instrument is properly placed, no squeezing pressure is applied to the handles or the tooth, where instead the handles are rotated a few degrees with only wrist movement until you get resistance. Once you get resistance, the rotation is stopped and the instrument is held in place for a short period of time. During this holding period, the “creep” will build, releasing hyaluronic acid, and breaking down the periodontal ligaments. If the tooth does not move during this initial hold, this process should be continued where the handles are rotated another few degrees. This constant and steady pressure is continued until the tooth releases and moves 1-3mm. At this stage, the tooth is loose in the socket and should be delivered with a pincer-like device. Used properly the buccal bone is preserved and undamaged.

The Physics Forceps with its steady unrelenting trauma to the periodontal ligament quantitatively creates a greater release of hyaluronidase in a shorter period of time than traditional forceps or elevator extractions because the trauma from those techniques is intermittent. This is what makes the Physics Forceps more efficient, faster, and less traumatic to the alveolar bone than other extraction instruments and techniques.

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