Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Usefulness Of Dental Forceps In Surgical Operations

By Chloe Gib


Forceps are tools that are used by surgeons and doctors in the field of medicine to grip things that are tiny for a person to grab with fingers. This equipment is used in various medical operations in different fields. Dental forceps are of two types. There is exodontias which is used to remove teeth also called extraction instruments and transfer forceps which are used to move instruments from the sterilizers to a tray.

These tools are categorized into two according to their designs. The devices are hinged and have a flat surface on their ends, which makes easier to hold things together. The hinges can be found in the other end of the surface that is flat, which makes it to look like an oversize tweezers. The other design is similar to scissors only that they do not have blades.

These tools are very important in medical operations according to Dr. Misch. Without these tools, it will be hard for surgeons to reach other body parts like the arteries and veins without causing harm to nearby body parts which can lead to complications during the operation.

You can use the tool on diverse types of teeth. Universal or cryers can be used on the maxillary teeth or the teeth found on the upper jaw. In addition, you can use cryers on incisors. However, bayonet forceps can be used on cuspids and premolars.

The tools can also be useful when you want to stick gauze on your patients wound. On top of that, you can use it to put the bandages in order to stop flow of blood without causing harm to organs and blood vessels. However, if the tool performs the above function, make certain that it is sterilized in order to kill all germs.

To know if the tool is made for removal of teeth, it must have a hook on its tips so as to help in greater leverage. The ends also known as beaks are designed in that they fit perfectly around the top of the teeth that is meant for extraction. Nonetheless, the patients' area around the mouth should not be distracted by teeth extraction.

Thus, it is good to choose a good surgeon to carry out the surgical process in order for it to be successful. The doctor you choose must be able to hold dental forceps with care. In addition, he or she must be highly qualified.




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