Dental Extraction Forceps In Turkey
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Turkey can buy extraction forceps directly from Equate, which lists 206 references. In 2019, an estimated 43.8% of children aged 1–9 in Turkey had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
Key points
- Turkey recorded 2,103 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer in 2020 (WHO).
Dentists in Turkey at a glance
- Dentists per 100,000 population, all sectors (including assistant dentists): 50 (2022) to 54 (2023)
- +8% since 2022
- Dentists per 100,000 population, all sectors (including assistant dentists): 50 (2022) to 54 (2023)
- Ministry of Health, Health Statistics Yearbook 2023 News Bulletin, 2023
- In 2017, Turkey had 27,889 dentists, or 3.4 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- 27,889
- In 2017, Turkey had 27,889 dentists, or 3.4 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2017
- WHO reports 3.4 dentists per 10,000 people in Turkey for 2017.
- 3.4
- WHO reports 3.4 dentists per 10,000 people in Turkey for 2017.
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2017
- Turkey had 46,378 actively working dentists according to the Turkish Dental Association's March 2024 workforce report.
- 46,378
- Turkey had 46,378 actively working dentists according to the Turkish Dental Association's March 2024 workforce report.
- Turkish Dental Association (TDB), 2024
- dental schools listed
- 7
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+38.6%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+18.9%
- No natural teeth, 20+12%
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 Turkey stock?
- Universal upper
- Upper and lower anterior forceps
- Premolar forceps
How are extraction forceps regulated in Turkey?
Turkey applies a Medical Device Regulation and an In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation, under which TİTCK issued a communiqué on notified bodies in September 2026.
Which extraction forceps does Equate supply to Turkey?
Popular Equate dental extraction forceps for Turkey
All products
extraction forceps
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
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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
How should extraction forceps be cleaned and sterilised in Turkey?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Turkey had implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
What shapes demand for extraction forceps in Turkey?
Turkey recorded 2,103 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer in 2020 (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 38.6% of people aged 5 and over in Turkey had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
Where do dental students in Turkey learn to use extraction forceps?
Extraction forceps are part of clinical training at Turkey's 7 dental schools, including Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry and Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Dentistry.
What else are extraction forceps called in Turkey?
Turkey uses FDI tooth numbering (ISO 3950), so extraction notes and forceps patterns refer to teeth such as 16 or 36.
Why do dentists in Turkey need extraction forceps?
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.
Why do practices in Turkey buy extraction forceps from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for Turkey handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private clinics and oral health centres and university dental faculties in Turkey.
- Clinics in Turkey can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate dental extraction forceps range for Turkey
How this range is arranged for Turkey
- Forceps are labelled with FDI tooth numbers (ISO 3950), the system used in Turkey.
- English-pattern forceps are listed first for Turkey: 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 Turkey
- 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 · Turkey
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Turkey buy extraction forceps directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Turkey. The Regional Executive for Turkey handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK) (2026)
- 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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