Sklar Brophy Dressing Forceps are commonly used in dental procedures and oral surgery, specifically to repair a cleft palate. They are long forceps developed by Truman W. Brophy, an American oral surgeon, who was originally a jeweler. Typically, toothed Brophy forceps are used for handing delicate tissue, while non-toothed forceps are used for handling dressings or dissection. These forceps are non-toothed. They are mostly used for handling dressing and packing. This product is straight with serrated tips and an overall length of 8 inches.