Baba Farid University Dental Journal

  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 2

Comparing the Efficiency of Physics Forceps versus Conventional Forceps in Dental Extractions - A Systemic Review

  • Author:
  • Manisha Solankli1, Piyush Pathak2,*, Devyendu Garg3, Jadhav Shailesh Chetan4, Darshan R. Chauhan5
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 93 to 98

1Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India

2Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India

3Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India

4Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India

5Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India

*Corresponding Author: Piyush Pathak, Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India, Email: piyushpathak53@gmail.com

Online Published on 19 February, 2026.

Abstract

Physics Forceps are a modern dental extraction tool designed to minimize trauma by using a controlled, slow luxation technique, unlike traditional forceps that rely on direct mechanical force. This systematic review compares the efficacy of Physics Forceps to Conventional Forceps in dental extractions, using data from randomized controlled trials. A search of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar identified 17 relevant studies published between 2013 and 2023. Results show that Physics Forceps significantly reduce extraction time, post-operative pain, swelling, and complications like root and alveolar bone fractures. They also cause less soft tissue trauma and preserve alveolar bone better than conventional forceps. Although they require a learning curve and higher upfront cost, Physics Forceps offer superior long-term outcomes, making them a valuable tool for atraumatic extractions.