The “S” in Fig. 73S signals a smaller-scale version of the standard lower molar forceps—sized for cases where a full-sized instrument is harder to maneuver, whether due to limited mouth opening, a smaller patient frame, or tight posterior access.
Despite the reduced scale, the beak still follows the same bifurcated grip logic as the standard Fig 73, closing securely on both mesial and distal roots to keep extraction force evenly distributed. What changes is the overall footprint of the instrument, which makes a real difference when working in constrained clinical situations where a bulkier forceps simply doesn’t fit comfortably.
Built from the same surgical-grade stainless steel used across the Next Edge Surgical catalog, NES-080 holds up to repeated autoclave sterilization without losing beak precision, and its handle is proportioned to match the instrument’s smaller scale for a natural, controlled grip.
This model complements the standard and side-specific lower molar options (NES-076 through NES-079) within the company’s full range of extracting forceps, giving practices a compact alternative for the cases that call for it. Priced at $25, it’s a practical addition to any tray handling variable patient anatomy, and orders of 100 or more units qualify for a 10% discount through Next Edge Surgical LLC.
