Don’t Squeeze
Predictable Atraumatic Extraction
Elimination of root tip fractures
Preserve the bone
Very little operator movement (or strength) necessary
Why the Physics Forceps Are So Effective?
By combining the biomechanical advantages of a first-class lever with the biochemical reaction that is occurring, extracting teeth has never been easier than with the Physics Forceps. When the periodontal ligament is traumatized with forceps or elevators, hyaluronidase is released. Once this chemical breakdown of the periodontal ligament by hyaluronic acid is sufficient, the tooth is released from its attachment to the alveolus and can be removed.
This explains why 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.
attachment from the tooth.
All upper teeth, including molars
can be extracted without any
only, use the (supplied) Golden
distal elevator to separate the
distal bone (including the
tuberosity) from the tooth to
ensure a successful extraction.
Note: When performing lower 2nd
and 3rd molars, this step does not apply
Step 2: With the handles wide open,
set the beak into the depth of the lingual
or palatal sulcus on solid root surface.
A secure purchase point on solid root
surface is critical to successfully rolling
out the tooth. When necessary, create a
small trench with a small flame shaped
diamond burr to engage the beak more
securely on solid root surface.
Step 3: Set the bumper perpendicular to
the tooth at about the level of the
mucogingival junction. Holding that
position securely, Freeze Don't Squeeze
the handles. Note 1: The greater the
distance between the beak and the
bumper, the greater the arc of rotation,
consequently achieving vertical lift.
Note 2: When extracting lower molars,
the beak is placed before the bumper.
Note 3: When dealing with molars with
the posterior instruments (EZ1 or EZ2),
you can also place the plastic bumper
on the lingual aspect of the tooth and
use the instrument the opposite maner.
(see animation at the bottom of this
page)
Step 6: Initially, you may want to avoid
unnecessary damage to the buccal plate by
not proceeding with the Physics Forceps
beyond the first sign of the tooth 'popping'
loose. If the tooth has not elevated
sufficiently to grasp it with your fingers,
consider using a hemostat, rongeurs or
conventional forceps to lift it out.
Preserving the Bone
By utilizing the Physics Forceps Technique (no squeezing, applying constant steady pressure with the wrist only and using the bumper as a pivot/fulcrum), it is uncommon to break the buccal bone or cortical plate. Think of the Physics Forceps as an elevator – all you want the instrument to do is move the tooth 1-3mm through constant steady pressure allowing the PDL to separate from the tooth.
Once this chemical breakdown of the periodontal ligament by hyaluronic acid is sufficient, the tooth elevates coronally. You are now finished with the Physics Forceps. You can deliver the loose tooth with a traditional instrument. Also, the bumper is a compressive force that is holding the bone in place. Even though you are not squeezing, it is supporting the bone.
