The purpose of atraumatic tooth extraction is for maintenance of the bone, thus there has been an increased interest for Physics forceps. The Physics forceps works on class 1 lever mechanism which is used in atraumatic extractions. Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of physics forceps over conventional Forceps in orthodontic extraction of upper premolars. Methods and Material: 12 Patients reporting to the Department, for extraction of bilateral upper premolars undergoing orthodontic treatment and who consented to participate for the prospective, split-mouth study were used. Physics forceps would be used in on quadrant and the conventional extraction forceps in the other quadrant randomly by using lottery system. The follow up was on post-operative 1st,3rd & 7th day. Results: The results showed that time required (sec) pre & post extraction difference of socket width, status of gingival laceration & status of cortical plate fracture and pain on and 3rd post operative day were far less in physics forceps group than in conventional extraction forceps group. For pain on postoperative 7th day does not showed significant difference. Conclusions: Thus we feel physics forceps are more efficient that conventional extraction forceps in atraumatic extraction of teeth.
