Tooth Extraction Instruments In Austria
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Austria, Equate supplies 27 tooth extraction instruments references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 13.8% of people aged 20 and over in Austria were edentulous (WHO).
Key points
- Tooth extraction instruments are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In 2021, the largest government health financing scheme in Austria covered 99% of the population (WHO).
Dentists in Austria at a glance
- Members of the Austrian Dental Chamber on 1 October: 5,338 (2023) to 5,658 (2026)
- +6% since 2023
- Members of the Austrian Dental Chamber on 1 October: 5,338 (2023) to 5,658 (2026)
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK), Mitgliederstand, 2026
- On 1 October 2026, the Austrian Dental Chamber had 5,658 members, of whom 3,780 were in private practice and 750 were employed (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
- 5,658
- On 1 October 2026, the Austrian Dental Chamber had 5,658 members, of whom 3,780 were in private practice and 750 were employed (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK), 2026
- WHO reported 5,009 dentists in Austria in 2017, or 5.7 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- 5.7
- WHO reported 5,009 dentists in Austria in 2017, or 5.7 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2017
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+29.9%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+18%
- No natural teeth, 20+13.8%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of tooth extraction instruments do clinics in Austria stock?
- Extraction forceps
- Surgical curette
- Retractors
What are tooth extraction instruments used for in Austria?
A tooth extraction uses a small set of instruments in a fixed order. See the full guide to tooth Extraction Instruments.
Which tooth extraction instruments does Equate supply to Austria?
Local guides: Innsbruck, Krems an der Donau and Vienna.
How are tooth extraction instruments regulated in Austria?
In Austria, as across the EU, reusable surgical instruments such as tooth extraction instruments fall under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, as class I devices with extra requirements for reprocessing (class Ir).
Reprocessing and reuse of single-use medical devices are not permitted in Austria (BASG).
How should tooth extraction instruments be cleaned and sterilised in Austria?
Austria's dental Hygiene Regulation 2025 specifies steam sterilisation of at least 3 minutes at 134 °C or 15 minutes at 121 °C, with documented process parameters (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
What shapes demand for tooth extraction instruments in Austria?
In 2021, the largest government health financing scheme in Austria covered 99% of the population (WHO).
Total expenditure on dental healthcare in Austria was estimated at US$2,116 million in 2019, or US$236 per person (WHO).
Where do dental students in Austria learn to use tooth extraction instruments?
Students at Medical University of Graz and Medical University of Innsbruck and 2 other Austria dental schools train with tooth extraction instruments in their clinical years.
What else are tooth extraction instruments called in Austria?
Austria uses FDI tooth numbering (ISO 3950), so extraction notes and forceps patterns refer to teeth such as 16 or 36.
Why do practices in Austria buy tooth extraction instruments from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private practices and university dental clinics in Austria.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Austria can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Equate data
The Equate tooth extraction instruments range for Austria
How this range is arranged for Austria
- English-pattern forceps are listed first for Austria: American patterns are the North American convention, English (European) patterns the convention elsewhere.
Catalogue explorer: 27 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Extraction SetschildrenEnglish pattern | 12 | Fig. 1 | — | diamond-coated, plasma | EI-0638EI-0656 |
| Pediatric Extraction Setschildren | 2 | — | — | diamond-coated | EI-0608EI-0616 |
| Full Extraction Kits | 1 | — | — | — | EI-2987 |
| Basic Surgery Kits | 2 | — | — | titanium-coated, tungsten-carbide | EI-0845EI-2922 |
| Advanced Surgery Kits | 3 | — | gold | rhodium | EI-0846EI-2961 |
| Luxator Kits | 4 | — | plastic | — | EI-0255EI-0267 |
| Root Elevator Kits | 3 | — | anatomical, round | — | EI-0309EI-2983 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Austria
- Adult forceps set:Adult Extraction Forceps Set - 11 Piece in Zipped CaseEI-0638
- Luxating elevator kit:Luxating Elevator Kit - 10 PiecesEI-0255
- Root elevator kit:Heidbrink Root-Tip Elevator SetEI-0309
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 17,350 searches a month across 14 related terms.
- dental extraction tools5,000
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- dental extraction instruments500
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- oral surgery instruments500
Your Regional Executive · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Austria buy tooth extraction instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Austria. The Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
What sterilisation rules apply to tooth extraction instruments in Austria?
The Austrian Dental Chamber's Hygiene Regulation 2025 came into force on 1 May 2025 and requires a Class B steriliser (EN ISO 13060) for sterilising instruments in dental practices (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Bundesamt für Sicherheit im Gesundheitswesen (BASG) (2026)
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK) (2025)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (instrumentation for basic oral surgery; principles of routine exodontia)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Department of Health and Social Care. Health Technical Memorandum 01-05: Decontamination in primary care dental practices
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