Dental Extraction Forceps In Saudi Arabia
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Saudi Arabia, Equate supplies 206 extraction forceps references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 53.2% of children aged 1–9 in Saudi Arabia had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
Key points
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia had 33,751 dentists, of whom 19,598 were Saudi nationals (GASTAT).
Dentists in Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Dentists (all sectors, Saudi and non-Saudi): 25,970 (2023) to 33,751 (2024)
- +30% since 2023
- Dentists (all sectors, Saudi and non-Saudi): 25,970 (2023) to 33,751 (2024)
- General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Healthcare Establishments and Workforce Statistics, 2024
- In 2018, Saudi Arabia had 16,752 dentists, or 5.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- 16,752
- In 2018, Saudi Arabia had 16,752 dentists, or 5.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2018
- WHO reports 5.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia for 2018.
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- WHO reports 5.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia for 2018.
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2018
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia had 33,751 dentists, of whom 19,598 were Saudi nationals (GASTAT).
- 33,751
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia had 33,751 dentists, of whom 19,598 were Saudi nationals (GASTAT).
- General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), 2024
- dental schools listed
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- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+38.8%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+10.8%
- No natural teeth, 20+5%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of extraction forceps do clinics in Saudi Arabia stock?
- Upper and lower anterior forceps
- Premolar forceps
- Molar forceps
What are extraction forceps used for in Saudi Arabia?
Dental extraction forceps are hinged hand instruments for grasping a tooth's root below the crown and removing it from its socket. See the full guide to dental Extraction Forceps.
What else are extraction forceps called in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia uses FDI tooth numbering (ISO 3950), so extraction notes and forceps patterns refer to teeth such as 16 or 36.
Popular Equate dental extraction forceps for Saudi Arabia
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.17 - Lower Molars
EI-1414
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Extracting Forceps Fig.88R Upper Molars Right - American Pattern Cowhorn
EI-1428
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.150 Upper Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1432
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.151 Lower Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1435
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Children's Extraction Forceps - Upper Incisors 10cm (Fig. 137)
EI-0609
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Extracting Forceps Fig.86 Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-0651
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-1412
How should extraction forceps be cleaned and sterilised in Saudi Arabia?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Saudi Arabia had implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
What is the Saudi Arabia market like for extraction forceps?
In 2024, Saudi Arabia had 33,751 dentists, of whom 19,598 were Saudi nationals (GASTAT).
Total spending on dental care in Saudi Arabia was estimated at US$1,252 million in 2019, or US$37 per person (WHO).
Where do dental students in Saudi Arabia learn to use extraction forceps?
Students at King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry and College of Dentistry, King Saud University train with extraction forceps in their clinical years.
Why do practices in Saudi Arabia buy extraction forceps from Equate?
- Buyers in Saudi Arabia deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 206 extraction forceps references.
- Every instrument is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
Equate data
The Equate dental extraction forceps range for Saudi Arabia
How this range is arranged for Saudi Arabia
- Forceps are labelled with FDI tooth numbers (ISO 3950), the system used in Saudi Arabia.
- English-pattern forceps are listed first for Saudi Arabia: American patterns are the North American convention, English (European) patterns the convention elsewhere.
Catalogue explorer: 206 references
| Pattern | References | Teeth (FDI) | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Anterior ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 8 | 11–13, 21–23 | Fig. 1, Fig. 2 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0639EI-0657 |
| Upper Premolar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 9 | 14, 15, 24, 25 | Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 31, Fig. 15 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0649EI-0670 |
| Lower Premolar ForcepsEnglish pattern | 5 | 34, 35, 44, 45 | Fig. 13 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0640EI-0658 |
| Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 7 | 16, 17, 26, 27 | Fig. 18a, Fig. 187m, Fig. 10s, Fig. 24 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-1344EI-1345 |
| Right Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 6 | 16, 17 | Fig. 17, Fig. 18r, Fig. 53r, Fig. 88r | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0641EI-0660 |
| Left Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 6 | 26, 27 | Fig. 18, Fig. 18l, Fig. 53l, Fig. 88l | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0642EI-0661 |
| Lower Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 27 | 36, 37, 46, 47 | Fig. 86, Fig. 86b, Fig. 21, Fig. 22, Fig. 99, Fig. 350, Fig. 351, Fig. 208 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0643EI-0644 |
| Upper Wisdom ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 8 | 18, 28 | Fig. 67, Fig. 210s | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0648EI-0669 |
| Upper Root ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 32 | Upper roots (1x, 2x) | Fig. 51a, Fig. 144, Fig. 30, Fig. 97, Fig. 98, Fig. 29, Fig. 52, Fig. 97l | anatomical, knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0647EI-0653 |
| Universal Extraction ForcepsAmerican pattern | 18 | — | Fig. 211, Fig. 166, Fig. 167, Fig. 99c, Fig. 103, Fig. 203, Fig. 32, Fig. 150as | knurled | — | EI-1388EI-1389 |
| Lower Anterior Forceps | 4 | 31–33, 41–43 | Fig. 4, Fig. 13a | — | — | EI-1335EI-1336 |
| Lower Wisdom ForcepsAmerican pattern | 5 | 38, 48 | Fig. 222, Fig. 5 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0650EI-0672 |
| Lower Root Forceps | 21 | Lower roots (3x, 4x) | Fig. 33a, Fig. 74, Fig. 68 | anatomical | diamond-coated | EI-0646EI-0654 |
| Pediatric Upper ForcepschildrenAmerican pattern | 26 | 51–55, 61–65 | Fig. 137, Fig. 139, Fig. 3, Fig. 51s, Fig. 18a, Fig. 5, Fig. 39 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0609EI-0610 |
| Pediatric Lower ForcepschildrenAmerican pattern | 24 | 71–75, 81–85 | Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 13s, Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0612EI-0614 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Saudi Arabia
- Universal upper:Fig.166 Upper Universal Extracting ForcepsEI-1389
- Universal lower:Fig.211 Lower Universal Extracting ForcepsEI-1388
- Upper molar, right:Extraction Forceps - Fig. 17 Upper Right MolarsEI-0641
- Upper molar, left:Extraction Forceps - Fig. 18 Upper Left MolarsEI-0642
- Lower molar:Lower Molar Extraction Forceps Fig. 87EI-0652
- Upper roots:Extraction Forceps - Fig. 51A Upper RootsEI-0647
- Lower roots:Extracting Forceps Fig. 33A Lower RootsEI-0646
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 50,350 searches a month across 279 related terms.
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Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Saudi Arabia buy extraction forceps directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Saudi Arabia. The Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) (2024)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (principles of routine exodontia)
- Tomes J. A System of Dental Surgery. London: John Churchill (anatomical extraction forceps)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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