Rowe disimpaction forceps
A sturdy, long-armed forceps with one jaw for the palate and another for the nasal fossa, designed to apply controlled force to the maxilla.
How it is used
Used in Le Fort fractures and orthognathic surgery to mobilize and disimpact the upper maxilla during osteotomy.
Clinical tip
Force should be applied gradually and under control to avoid unintended fractures of the maxillary sinus walls.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
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