Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2019
A 10-year-old child is referred by the orthodontist for extraction of tooth 53. Objectively the crown of 53 is retained, the tooth is immobile. X-ray of tooth 53 shows root resorption by less than 1/3. Choose the best instrument for extraction of tooth 53:
Answer options
- Crown forceps with S-shaped handles
- Root bayonet forceps
- Straight elevator
- Beak-shaped root forceps
- Straight crown forceps
Correct answer
Straight crown forceps
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