{"product_id":"equine-dental-forceps-eqi19","title":"Long Nose Fragment Forceps – Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dr. Tail Equine Long Nose Fragment Forceps have long, slender jaws set on an angled neck, designed to reach deep into the mouth and grasp root tips, crown fragments and loose dental debris around the caudal cheek teeth, where short or bulky forceps cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 19\" and 21\" lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe long, slender nose reaches into sockets and tight spaces between teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngled jaws improve access and visibility at the back of the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose 19\" for most horses or 21\" for maximum reach in large horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnurled grips with ball-tipped ends give secure, controlled handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA solid pivot joint gives smooth, stable jaw action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from corrosion-resistant stainless steel that is easy to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It's Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetained root tips are a recognized complication of oral cheek tooth extraction and should be removed to prevent ongoing infection. After a tooth is delivered, the socket and the extracted tooth are inspected to confirm all roots are accounted for. Loose fragments are then grasped with the long nose and withdrawn gently. Fragments still firmly attached may need further elevation first, and complex cases may require a surgical approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquine veterinarians and equine dental technicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving retained root tips and crown fragments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning up after cheek tooth extractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDr. Tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEQI19-19, EQI19-21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong nose fragment forceps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\" or 21\" (select above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the jaws thoroughly after each use, dry completely and lubricate the joint. Suitable for standard sterilization methods, including autoclaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Use Notice: This instrument is intended for use by qualified veterinary professionals or appropriately trained personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Tail","offers":[{"title":"19\"","offer_id":48236813942935,"sku":"EQI19-19","price":190.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21\"","offer_id":48236813975703,"sku":"EQI19-21","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/7221\/8775\/products\/Equine_Dental_Forcep_EQI19.jpg?v=1747135401","url":"https:\/\/drtail.com\/products\/equine-dental-forceps-eqi19","provider":"Dr. Tail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}