Simple Extraction (Forceps & Elevator Principles)
DeptOral SurgeryLevelFundamentalTime10–20 min
Closed extraction of teeth using forceps application (beak placement, apical pressure, controlled movements) and elevator principles (wedge, lever, wheel) with appropriate socket management.
What the protocol covers
- •A) Indications vs When It Is NOT Simple
- •B) Instruments — What Each One Does
- •C) Non-Dominant Hand Rule
- •D) Step-by-Step Simple Extraction
- •E) After Delivery — Socket Management
- •F) Common Complications and Prevention
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (24 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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