Forceps are used to crack off bulky pieces of tartar in order to decrease ultrasonic scaling or hand scaling time. The shape of the beaks also decrease the chance of tooth fracture as the tartar is removed (compared to extraction forceps).
Forceps are used to crack off bulky pieces of tartar in order to decrease ultrasonic scaling or hand scaling time. The shape of the beaks also decrease the chance of tooth fracture as the tartar is removed (compared to extraction forceps).