COMPARING THE EFFICACY OF PHYSICS FORCEPS AND CONVENTIONAL FORCEPS IN MANDIBULAR FIRST MOLAR EXTRACTIONS: INSIGHTS FROM CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Abstract

Objectives. Atraumatic tooth extraction aims to preserve the alveolar bone and surrounding structures. Several tools have been designed for atraumatic extraction of teeth like physics forceps which have been found to be very effective. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of physics forceps and compare the clinical outcomes to the conventional forceps.

Methods:  In this comparative study 100 patients requiring simple dental extractions of first mandibular molar were divided into two groups each group having 50 patients. Extractions in one group were done using Conventional forces and in other group using Physics forceps.

 Parameters like fracture of crown and root, cortical plate fracture, soft tissue injuries, duration of surgery, post operative pain, patient satisfaction, and post-extraction socket healing evaluated.

Results: The mean surgical time taken using physics forceps was shorter than conventional forceps but without statistical significance. Root and buccal cortical plate fractures were lower in the physics forceps group. Higher patient satisfaction was found in the physics forceps group (82%). Post extraction socket healing was equal in 75% of the cases. Soft tissue injuries less in patients with physics forceps group and no significant difference between two groups regarding analgesic intake for pain control.

Conclusion: Physics forceps are a valuable alternative to traditional forceps for atraumatic tooth extraction due to less surgical time taken and better satisfaction rate