A biomechanical reaction is at the heart of this novel atraumatic extraction device, according to a presentation at the recent Western Regional Dental Conference. All it takes is a little patience.

A: I have a set of Physics Forceps. Like any instruments in the dental office, it is nice to have the right tool when needed.

Either forceps or vacuum extraction is used for delivery of the baby; however, over the last two decades forceps use has given way to vacuum extraction as the method of choice.

The scientific evidence also indicates the chance of needing forceps or vacuum extraction for birth increases with epidural anaesthesia use and continuous electronic fetal monitoring.