Sklar Merit Mead Extracting Forceps #MD3, Lower Universal
A lower universal pattern #MD3 extraction forceps used by dentists to grip and remove a range of lower teeth during general dental extractions.
The Sklar Merit Mead Extracting Forceps, pattern #MD3, is shaped for lower universal use, meaning its beak design is intended to work across a range of lower tooth positions rather than being limited to a single tooth type. This versatility makes it a practical choice for general dental practices that need a reliable extraction forceps without stocking a separate pattern for every individual lower tooth.
The beaks are contoured to grip the tooth crown securely, allowing the dentist to apply the controlled rocking and rotational movements needed to loosen the periodontal ligament before delivering the tooth from its socket. Extraction forceps of this kind are used routinely whenever a lower tooth needs to be removed due to decay, fracture, periodontal disease or as part of orthodontic treatment planning.
Manufactured from surgical grade stainless steel, the forceps are built to withstand the mechanical stress of extraction and repeated autoclave sterilisation. They are a standard item in dental extraction kits and oral surgery instrument trays used across general dental clinics.
