Tooth Extraction Instruments In Finland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Finland, Equate supplies 27 tooth extraction instruments references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 29.7% of people aged 5 and over in Finland had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Tooth extraction instruments are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In 2019, per capita expenditure on dental healthcare in Finland was an estimated US$108 (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Dentists in Finland at a glance
- Practising dentists: 4,004 (2015) to 3,978 (2025)
- -0.6% since 2015
- Practising dentists: 4,004 (2015) to 3,978 (2025)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2025
- In 2018, Finland had 4,500 dentists, or 8.1 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
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- In 2018, Finland had 4,500 dentists, or 8.1 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2018
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+29.7%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+23.8%
- No natural teeth, 20+13.9%
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 Finland stock?
- Gauze and suction
- Mouth mirror, probe and tweezers
- Aspirating syringe and needles
What are tooth extraction instruments used for in Finland?
A tooth extraction uses a small set of instruments in a fixed order. See the full guide to tooth Extraction Instruments.
How should tooth extraction instruments be cleaned and sterilised in Finland?
In Finland, Kela partly reimburses oral and dental care from private dentists; for example, a basic examination charged at EUR 70 carries a EUR 30 reimbursement (Kela).
What shapes demand for tooth extraction instruments in Finland?
In 2019, per capita expenditure on dental healthcare in Finland was an estimated US$108 (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
In Finland, Kela reimburses up to two dental hygienist appointments booked without a dentist's referral, and up to 15 treatments within two years with a referral (Kela).
Where do dental students in Finland learn to use tooth extraction instruments?
Students at University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine (Dentistry) and University of Turku, Institute of Dentistry and 2 other Finland dental schools train with tooth extraction instruments in their clinical years.
What else are tooth extraction instruments called in Finland?
Finland uses FDI tooth numbering (ISO 3950), so extraction notes and forceps patterns refer to teeth such as 16 or 36.
Which tooth extraction instruments does Equate supply to Finland?
How are tooth extraction instruments regulated in Finland?
In Finland, 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).
In Finland, the Licensing and Supervision Agency (Lupa- ja valvontavirasto) began operating on 1 January 2026, taking over tasks previously handled by Valvira and the regional state administrative agencies (Lupa- ja valvontavirasto).
Why do practices in Finland buy tooth extraction instruments from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for public dental services and private clinics and university clinics in Finland.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Finland can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Equate data
The Equate tooth extraction instruments range for Finland
How this range is arranged for Finland
- English-pattern forceps are listed first for Finland: 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 Finland
- 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
- dental tooth extraction tool5,000
- tooth extraction tools5,000
- dental extraction instruments500
- extraction instruments500
- oral surgery instruments500
Your Regional Executive · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Finland buy tooth extraction instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Finland. The Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Lupa- ja valvontavirasto (2026)
- Kela (2026)
- 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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