Use an open extraction technique if the root is
visible on the intraoral radiograph. Carefully elevate the deciduous tooth
until it is very mobile and easily removed from the alveolus with minimal
effort. Avoid twisting the deciduous tooth with extraction forceps
What instruments are
used for deciduous tooth extraction?
According to the
University of California, San Diego Pre-Dental Society (UCSD), a typical tooth
extraction tray includes the following tools.
- Cotton rolls.
- Topical numbing agent.
- Gauze.
- Anesthesia needle.
- Anesthetic.
- Syringe.
- Mirror.
- Explorer.