Efficacy of the Atraumatic Physics Forceps Over Conventional Extraction Forceps in Extraction of Tooth—Does it Offer an Alternative in All Types of Extraction or Only can be Used in Few Selected Types of Extraction: A Comparative Study

We conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy of physics forceps in dental extractions as compared with conventional forceps and as well as to evaluate its atraumatic point of view. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 200 healthy adult patients were included in the study who reported for dental extractions, divided into two groups each containing 100 patients. The patients were randomly allocated into either group by lottery method. RESULTS: Operating time in the physics forceps group was found to be significantly reduced as well as lesser incidence of dry socket was noted which was statistically significant on the 2(nd) day postoperatively. However, incidence of root fracture, buccal plate fracture, and gingival lacerations were not found to be statistically significant but their occurrence was less in the physics forceps group as compared with the conventional forceps group. CONCLUSION: To conclude, we can say that extractions done by physics forceps results in significant reduction in unnecessary trauma as well as stress to both the operator and patient. The forceps is an atraumatic extraction system which is a boon for the profession, thereby reducing ridge deformities and preparing the patients for future prosthesis.