API Rado Atraumatic Forceps Set of 4

API Rado Atraumatic Forceps Set of 4

API Rado Atraumatic Forceps Set of 4 is an advanced extraction system designed to deliver predictable, efficient, and atraumatic tooth extractions while preserving the surrounding bone and socket. Engineered for modern implant-oriented dentistry, this system allows extractions to be completed quickly—often in under four minutes—using minimal operator effort.

The forceps feature an ergonomic design that requires very little hand strength or movement, enhancing clinician comfort and control. By eliminating the need for traditional squeezing, twisting, or flap elevation, the system minimizes trauma, reduces the risk of root tip fractures, and improves overall patient comfort with a quieter, smoother procedure.

Description

The Atraumatic Forceps utilize a patented “beak and bumper” technique based on first-class lever mechanics. The beak applies controlled pressure parallel to the long axis of the tooth root, while the bumper functions as a fulcrum or pivot point. Unlike conventional forceps that rely on gripping and twisting, these forceps apply slow, steady, continuous force that allows the periodontal ligament to release the tooth naturally from the alveolar bone.

This steady, unrelenting force promotes the biochemical release of hyaluronidase from the periodontal ligament, accelerating ligament breakdown and enabling faster, less traumatic tooth removal compared to intermittent traditional techniques.

Why the Atraumatic Forceps Are So Effective

• Combines biomechanical first-class lever advantage with biochemical PDL breakdown
• Creates faster release of hyaluronidase due to continuous controlled pressure
• More efficient and less traumatic than traditional forceps or elevators

Preserving the Bone

• No squeezing or twisting of the tooth
• Constant, steady pressure applied using wrist movement only
• Buccal bone and cortical plate are supported by the bumper
• Tooth is gently elevated 1–3 mm as the PDL separates
• Loose tooth can then be delivered with a conventional instrument

Key Advantages

• Ease of use with predictable and efficient extractions
• Ergonomic design requiring minimal strength and movement
• Atraumatic technique that preserves alveolar bone and socket
• Eliminates root tip fractures and need for flap elevation
• Improves patient comfort with a quieter procedure

Biomechanics Behind Atraumatic Forceps

• Operates on the First Class Lever Principle
• Bumper acts as a fulcrum during extraction
• Beak positioned on lingual or palatal root within the gingival sulcus
• Bumper placed on the facial aspect at the mucogingival junction
• No squeezing force applied to handles or tooth
• Handles rotated slightly as one unit, then paused for approximately 1 minute
• Mechanical advantage increases applied force up to 8 times
• No force applied directly to the beak, preventing root fracture or crushing

Packaging

• Set of 4 Atraumatic Forceps
• 1 × Rado-100R – Upper Right Teeth #2–5
• 1 × Rado-100L – Upper Left Teeth #12–15
• 1 × Rado-100-1 – Upper Anterior Teeth #6–11
• 1 × Rado-200A – Lower Universal Teeth #18–31

Warranty

• As per manufacturer policy