fl etch33 The key is to apply the pressure needed so the forceps won't slip. If you ever use a Rongeur, this is extremely important because you can cut through the tooth easily. With a forceps, I am not really sure you can overclench the instrument unless the tooth is grossly carious. If that is the case, you need to be apical to the caries with either instrument. ■ 5/11/2021 dkdocterry No mention of 99C forceps for upper anterior exos! All I ever use as I unscrew the teeth! ■ Patience. I totally agree. That doesn't mean slow-to me, it means listening to the tooth and 5/14/2021 Member Since: 09/17/07 Post: 25 of 36 not doing more than the tooth gives you. This comes from training and repetition. The more teeth you remove correctly, the better you become listening to the tooth and being patient. ■ 5/15/2021 Head online to see even more about extractions This Townie shared a lot of helpful links and videos to further support his extraction tips and tricks. To see what else he had to say-or weigh in with some tips of your own-hold your phone's camera over the QR code at left. Or, head to dentaltown.com/magazine and fi nd this thread under Message Boards. drtommymurph Member Since: 04/05/02 Post: 27 of 36 Member Since: 01/06/06 Post: 17 of 36 FREE FACTS, circle 19 on card dentaltown.com \\ JULY 2021 27https://www.dentaltown.com/messageboard/thread.aspx?s=2&f=2217&t=355830&g=1 http://lumadent.com/ergoprism http://www.dentaltown.com