Patent ID: 7021932
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A tooth extraction device, comprising: a handle; a clamp assembly attached to said handle, said clamp assembly comprising a structure for clamping a tooth to be extracted; and a cable attached to the clamp assembly for moving the clamp assembly relative to the handle to extract a tooth; wherein said clamp assembly comprises a pair of clamp links pivotally connected to a carrier block, said clamp links being rotatable to engage opposite sides of a tooth, and said carrier block being movable relative to the handle to extract the tooth; wherein the carrier block is slidable relative to the handle; and wherein said clamp links and said carrier block are arranged such that movement of the cable in a first direction first causes said clamp links to rotate into engagement with opposite sides of a tooth and then subsequently causes said carrier block to slide along the handle to extract the tooth.