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shaped forceps, such as are used in the extraction of superior in-
cisors. The patient's head should be the height of the operator's
waist line, he standing directly back of patient.
Position of Hands. The index finger should press down the

Fig. 114.—Position for extracting lower incisors.
lower lip and inspect the alveolar process. The thumb should be
placed on the lingual surface of the process and the three remain-
ing fingers should grasp the chin firmly, that the lower jaw may be
fully under control.
Operating^ at Ann's Length. In no case leave your patient or