Pediatric Forceps
Forcep to remove Maxillary deciduous teeth are as follows

• 150s
• 151s

The pediatric forceps #150S is used to remove maxillary deciduous teeth and is a scaled down version of the #Dental Forceps – 150. The # Extracting Forceps – 151S, a smaller version of the Extracting Forceps – 151, is used to remove mandibular deciduous teeth.

Mandibular Incisors, Cuspids, and Bicuspids – Dental Forceps Blog

Mandibular Incisors, Cuspids, and Bicuspids
Dental Extraction Forceps for Lower Jaw

Two commonly used extraction forceps for the mandibular anteriors and bicuspids are

• Dental Forceps No. 151

• Dental Forceps No. 203

FORCEPS #151
Forceps #151 are used primarily to extract mandibular anteriors, bicuspids, and roots and are often known as the mandibular universal forceps. These forceps are similar to the #150 forceps except the beaks are set at an angle opposite to the slightly curved handles.

FORCEPS #203
Forceps #203 are used on mandibular anterior, bicuspids, and roots. These forceps are like the #101 (mentioned later), except the beaks are more sharply angled from the handles. Like the #101 handles, the #203 handles are straight (fig. 5-40).

In addition, it also describes passivation as “the chemical treatment of stainless steel with a mild oxidant, such as a nitric acid solution, for the purpose of enhancing the spontaneous formation of the protective passive film.”

In layman’s terms, the passivation process removes “free iron” contamination left behind on the surface of the stainless steel as a result of machining and fabricating processes. These contaminants are potential corrosion sites which, if not removed, result in premature corrosion and ultimately result in deterioration of the component.

 Instruments Care and Handling

• Medical Tools Instruments last for years with proper care and handling. Please use these guidelines for all stainless steel instruments.
• Brand new instruments should be cleaned prior to first sterilization.
• Contaminated instruments should be processed as soon as possible.
• Stubborn protein particles can be removed with a scrub brush. Never use steel wool, abrasives or an acid rinse.
• Open joints on instruments prior to preparation
• Do not use multipurpose detergents to wash or soak instruments. Instead, use a low-suds detergent specifically designed for instruments. The pH should never be higher than 8. When using ultrasonic, a detergent with a pH of 6, 7 or 8.
• Lubrication is vital to a long instrument life.
• Avoid silicone lubricants because they tend to build up and mix with debris to clog moving parts, which becomes almost impossible to remove. Debris buildup can have a “rust-like” appearance.
• Rinse your cleaned instruments

Abscess A swollen area within the tissues contains an accumulation of pus.
Acid etch A way that dentist’s use to stick or bond restorations using special chemicals.
Abutment The abutment to a bridge is the bridge support either side of the pontic or “false” tooth.
Acrylic Plastic
Adhesive bridge A way dentist’s replace teeth by way of a bridge when the false tooth is supported by wings glued to each tooth either side
Alvogel An antibacterial gel used by a dentist to treat a dry socket usually after extraction.
Amalgam filling An alloy of mercury and silver plus other metals to give a set material.  Not tooth-colored.
Anaesthesia The absence of any pain
Anaesthetic A local anesthetic usually lignocaine and adrenaline
Analgesia In the absence of pain
Angles Classification III Malocclusion Where the lower incisor edges lie in front of the upper incisors
Apicectomy A surgical procedure usually carried out by an oral maxillofacial surgeon which is

The use of instrument cassettes facilitates instrument processing and can greatly enhance the organization of instruments. It also keeps all the instruments for a specific procedure together from the chairside procedure through cleaning, rinsing, drying, and sterilization. Following completion of dental treatment, instruments can be arranged in the cassette, transported to the instrument processing area, and placed in the ultrasonic cleaner as a unit. The cassette also can be rinsed and dried in this manner. In addition, a cassette system can reduce the direct handling of potentially contaminated instruments before sterilization. Furthermore, instruments prearranged in the cassette will require less handling following sterilization.

Perforated cassettes are preferable since completely solid containers will not allow steam or chemical vapor to reach the contents and allow sterilization to occur. Cassettes