Which #74 Extraction Forceps Do You Need?
This collection has one #74 forceps, linked below by its Zepf number; the pattern text repeats the product title.
#74 standard forceps1 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 10.074.91 |
#74, for Lower Roots |
Warranty and Our Guarantee
Every Zepf extraction forceps carries a lifetime Helmut Zepf Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. And because a forceps can only be judged in the hand, you have 60 days to return it for any reason — even after you have used it. Try it on real extractions; if it is not the instrument for you, send it back.
Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf
Helmut Zepf has manufactured dental and surgical instruments in Germany for over 100 years. Every instrument on this page is forged, ground and finished by Zepf and carries its part number for traceability.
Clinical Use
Per the product titles, the #74 forceps on this page are made for lower roots.
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Lower roots: the beaks are shaped to seat below the cervical line and grip the root, not the crown.
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Seat before you move: push the beaks apically to full contact with the root before applying any luxating movement; a forceps that grips only the crown breaks it.
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Versions on this page: a standard English pattern version (Zepf No. 10.074.91).
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Other Zepf forceps lines: the Roba-Edition and exLOG® editions, with tapered, deep-grip beaks, are listed in their own collections.
Care and Reconditioning
Zepf surgical instruments are resharpened, re-aligned and reconditioned by our sharpening and reconditioning service when the working end dulls. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients.
Our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf extraction forceps.
Compare With
Related Helmut Zepf collections: Ash Dental Forceps (English Pattern), English Pattern Forceps No. 45, English Pattern Forceps No. 59, English Pattern Forceps No. 33, Best Forceps for Fractured Root Tip Extraction, and Root Tip Forceps - Rescue-Line. For forceps numbers and terminology, see the Extraction Forceps Numbers Guide and the Surgical Forceps Identification Guide.
Related resources: Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart · Extraction Forceps Numbers Guide · All Extraction Forceps · Xcision-Line Forceps · Ash / English Pattern Forceps · Oral Surgery Instruments
FAQ
What is a No. 74 forceps used for?
Lower roots, per the product titles. The number identifies the beak and hinge geometry made for that tooth.
Serrated or diamond-coated?
Serrated beaks are the standard; diamond coating adds grip on smooth or fractured roots and lets you extract with less squeezing force.
What are the Roba and exLOG editions?
Zepf’s RoBa-Edition forceps, developed with dentist Beck, have patented beaks with a tapered outer contour for a deep grip and concave inner contours that fit the tooth. The exLOG RoBa Edition adds a joint that comes apart into two parts for cleaning.
Is there a warranty?
Lifetime on Zepf extraction forceps under the Helmut Zepf Warranty, and 60 days to return for any reason, even after use.