Description

The Premium Apex Upper Root Deep Root Pick Forceps (#149) are engineered as a highly specialized surgical solution for the atraumatic extraction of deeply fractured maxillary root tips and retained apex fragments. When an upper tooth crown fractures at or below the alveolar bone line, traditional upper forceps lack the low-profile design needed to gain mechanical traction without risking fractures to the delicate maxillary cortical plates. The #149 pattern solves this clinical challenge by integrating the structural leverage of an extraction forceps with a specially contoured, straight-line root apex pick tip.

The defining architectural advancement of this instrument is its ultra-slender, micro-serrated straight parallel beaks. These micro-fine jaws feature a sharp, tapered profile engineered to slip seamlessly past the gingival margin and deep into the tightest upper periodontal ligament spaces. The internal walls of the tips are lined with precision-milled horizontal micro-serrations that mechanically lock onto wet, slippery dentin or fragmented root structure. This precise grip delivers concentrated vertical mechanical advantage, allowing the clinician to lift the retained apex straight down out of the socket without applying crushing lateral force, effectively preserving the bone architecture required for immediate implant placement.

Built to handle demanding clinical torque, the instrument utilizes a highly stable smooth-moving rivet pivot hinge. This high-precision joint mechanism ensures perfectly parallel, fluid jaw closure while completely preventing lateral beak deviation or binding under manual pressure. The handles are thoughtfully engineered with an enhanced-grip hole handle texture, integrating deep diamond-pattern knurling alongside weight-reducing structural recesses. This ergonomic framework delivers exceptional tactile feedback directly to the operator’s fingertips, ensuring total slip-free control under wet operatory conditions while minimizing hand and forearm strain during complex multi-root fragment debridement.

Forged entirely from premium, high-hardness medical-grade surgical stainless steel, the instrument undergoes thorough structural passivation to fully resist rust, oxidation, and pitting from harsh chemical disinfectants. It features a sleek, reflection-reducing satin finish that mitigates glare under intense surgical downlighting.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

• Ultra-Slender Upper Deep Root Pick Tips: Micro-fine, low-profile beak layout designed to comfortably pass the maxillary alveolar margin to grasp deeply fractured roots with minimal tissue disruption.
• Precision Internal Micro-Serrations: Sharp, cross-cut internal texturing provides a firm, slip-free bite on wet, deeply seated tooth structure to prevent fragmentation.
• Smooth-Moving Rivet Pivot Hinge: High-stability joint construction ensures fluid closing actions and absolute alignment of the working tips under maximum compression.
• Ergonomic Enhanced-Grip Hole Handle: Combines aggressive diamond knurling with weight-reducing structural layouts for optimal palm balance and complete manual control.
• High-Purity Surgical Steel Construction: Forged from medical-grade stainless steel to prevent structural flexing, discoloration, or corrosion over long-term clinical rotation.
• Global Medical Certifications: Fully manufactured to meet rigid international CE and ISO quality management guidelines for high-volume surgical setups.
• 100% Autoclavable Reliability: Engineered to repeatedly withstand aggressive high-temperature autoclave serialization, ultrasonic cleaner cycles, and thermal disinfection workflows.