When using forceps to extract a maxillary first molar, the forceps movement should be principally in the buccal direction because the
buccal bone is thinner than the palatal bone.
buccal roots are shorter than palatal root.
risk for sinus perforation is minimized
furcation is more accessible from the buccal.
0 explanations
Explanations are useful to guide through learning process and confirm that the correct answer is indeed correct.
Only registered users can add explanations