Physics Forceps – which are used at Pearl Dental Clinic – are a very specialised type of tooth extraction forceps from USA that allow our dentists to perform tooth extractions as atraumatically as possible, thus preserving bone.
The unique design of the tool allows our dentists to apply light but constant pressure to the affected tooth without causing excessive damage to the surrounding bone and soft tissue.
By providing a simple advantage of first-class lever mechanics, Physics Forceps use their own patented beak and bumper technique to extract even the most damaged teeth, while protecting the surrounding bone and socket.
This innovative device differs from traditional tooth extraction forceps – which primarily grasp, squeeze and twist – to exert a slow and steady force to release the tooth from the alveolar bone in the most efficient manner possible.
Combining the biomechanical benefits of a first-class lever with the reaction that is occurring, the Physics Forceps method makes the notoriously difficult tooth extraction procedure easier than ever, while providing a steady and unrelenting trauma to the periodontal ligament that – in turn – causes the release of hyaluronidase, which liberates the tooth from its attachment to the alveolus.
Yes they do preserve bone. With Physics Forceps – which involve our dentists applying constant, steady pressure with the wrist only – it is rare to cause breakages to the buccal bone or cortical bone plate. This process involves moving the tooth between one and three millimetres through controlled stress and separating it from the gum tissue.
When the chemical breakdown of the periodontal ligament by hyaluronic acid is sufficient, the tooth is able to elevate effectively and the Physics Forceps have been successfully utilised.
The growing desire to leave surrounding bone tissue unaffected by tooth extractions is due to an increasing demand for dental implants amongst our patients who are hoping to replace their missing tooth with an implant. Dental implants need as much socket bone as possible preserved during the extraction process.
Pearl Dental Clinic is open everyday from 9am to 10pm. You can book a tooth extraction appointment by calling us on 0208 547 9997 or by booking an appointment online (24 hours).
