Which instrument is used for suctioning fluids during dental procedures?

• A. fine bore aspirator
• B. buccal canine retractor
• C. upper straight forceps
• D. roberts retractor

Answer: (A)

In dentistry, keeping the working area free of saliva and fluids is essential for visibility and safety, so a suction device is used. The fine bore aspirator is designed for suctioning fluids in tight spaces around teeth, with a narrow tip that reaches into crevices without causing much tissue trauma. The other items listed are retractors or forceps: buccal canine retractors pull the cheek away, upper straight forceps are used for grasping teeth in extraction, and Roberts retractor is another tissue retracting tool. They help expose the area but do not perform suction, so the fine bore aspirator is the appropriate instrument for removing fluids.