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Physics forceps offer a more time-efficient method for tooth extraction, significantly reducing post-operative bone and soft tissue loss compared to conventional forceps. This atraumatic approach preserves surrounding periodontal structures.

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  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Periodontology

Background:

  • Tooth extraction, a common dental procedure, often results in trauma to surrounding bone and soft tissues.
  • Preserving periodontal structure integrity is crucial, particularly for atraumatic orthodontic extractions.
  • Advancements in dental instruments enable atraumatic extraction techniques that respect paradental tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of atraumatic tooth extraction using physics forceps versus conventional forceps.
  • To evaluate the impact of physics forceps on extraction time, complications, and post-operative tissue loss.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 80 teeth (40 per group) extracted using either conventional forceps (Group A) or physics forceps (Group B).
  • Standardized extraction of bilateral first premolars was performed as advised by orthodontists for space gaining.
  • Key metrics included extraction time, intraoperative complications, and post-operative bone and soft tissue loss.

Main Results:

  • Physics forceps demonstrated a significantly shorter extraction time compared to conventional forceps (p=0.000).
  • Post-operative bone and soft tissue loss were significantly reduced when using physics forceps (p=0.000).
  • Intraoperative complications were infrequent and not statistically significant between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • Physics forceps are a more time-effective instrument for tooth extraction.
  • The use of physics forceps results in minimal damage to the surrounding periodontium.
  • Physics forceps facilitate atraumatic tooth extraction with superior outcomes in terms of time and tissue preservation.