Physics Forceps Review

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Physics Forceps Review

Game-changing extraction tool or overpriced gimmick?


Thread summary: This Dentaltown thread on Physics Forceps offers a comprehensive, and often blunt, crowd-sourced review from both general dentists and oral surgeons who’ve used them over the years. Here’s the distilled consensus:

Summary
Physics Forceps use a “beak and bumper” first-class lever design that applies slow, constant force to disengage the tooth with minimal squeezing or rotational wrist motion. Theoretically, they minimize trauma and preserve the buccal plate. In practice, results are highly technique-sensitive, and opinions are sharply divided.

Supporters say they’re invaluable when used correctly, particularly for intact anterior teeth and some premolars, and save time by reducing the need for flaps, bone removal, or sectioning. Some clinicians, especially in implant-heavy or denture practices, report years of excellent results and call them “magic forceps.”

Critics, especially experienced OMFS, argue they’re overpriced, unnecessary, and too slow. Many report frequent buccal plate fractures, especially when misused by squeezing or in cases with divergent roots, dense bone, or poor access (e.g., 2nd molars). Several posters called them a gimmick or compared them to outdated 18th-century tools like toothkeys. Others noted that traditional tools (luxators, elevators, proximators, apical retention forceps) are more versatile and have lower costs.

Main themes
They work best as luxating tools, not extraction forceps. Don’t squeeze the handles—use wrist rotation only. They are ineffective or dangerous if the technique is wrong. Excellent on some anterior and single-rooted teeth, weak on multirooted molars. Users report buccal plate trauma, soft tissue bruising, and awkward ergonomics in some cases. Many doctors love them after proper training, while others gave up quickly.

Consensus takeaway
If you’re skilled in traditional exodontia (luxators, sectioning, flap design), these may add little. But if you frequently extract and are willing to invest time in mastering the technique, they can become a valuable adjunct, especially for preserving bone in select cases. The $1,500+ cost and steep learning curve are real considerations, but GoldenDent offers a trial/return policy. Try them, evaluate under magnification, and decide for yourself.


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