{"title":"Pliers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"posterior-band-removing-plier","title":"Posterior Band Removing Plier","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned with a longer band-removing arm to take posterior bands off safely and quickly, with patient comfort in mind. A 5mm Teflon pad rests on the occlusal surface of the molar, which positions the pointed tip perfectly to catch the edge of the band for an easy, gentle lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong arm reaches posterior bands comfortably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm pad rests on the occlusal surface to position the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox joint and hardened beaks for a consistent, play-free action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does the pad matter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt gives the plier a stable seat on the occlusal surface, so the removing tip lifts the band rather than pressing into the tooth or gingiva.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should the plier be cared for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean and dry it fully before autoclaving, and keep the joint free of debris. Wire-bending pliers last longest when they are not used as cutters, which rounds the beaks and shortens their working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made from hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel and withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our full orthodontic range covering wire-bending, arch-forming, band, bracket and clear aligner pliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orthodontics\"\u003eOrthodontic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53734846267729,"sku":"171922","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/9139\/4897\/files\/posterior-final.png?v=1788458157"},{"product_id":"young-loop-forming-plier","title":"Young Loop Forming Plier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Young plier carries three graduated round beak sections (1.4mm, 3mm and 4mm), so you can form loops and circles at different diameters with a single instrument. 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It forms a dimple that improves how firmly the tray grips the tooth, which helps when an aligner is lifting off or not seating fully at the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms a dimple that improves aligner retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps a lifting or poorly seated tray grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts trays chairside instead of ordering a refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel body, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy would an aligner need extra retention?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort clinical crowns, restorations and worn trays can all reduce grip. A retention dimple increases the mechanical hold without remaking the aligner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan aligner pliers be autoclaved?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They go through a standard autoclave cycle with the rest of your orthodontic set. 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The slim tips give the control that a general utility plier is too coarse to provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine tapered beaks for delicate light-wire work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits the thin wires used in early alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox joint and hardened beaks for a consistent, play-free action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen would I use a light wire plier?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring early alignment, when archwires are fine and flexible. Heavier pliers can crease or over-bend wire at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should the plier be cared for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean and dry it fully before autoclaving, and keep the joint free of debris. Wire-bending pliers last longest when they are not used as cutters, which rounds the beaks and shortens their working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made from hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel and withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our full orthodontic range covering wire-bending, arch-forming, band, bracket and clear aligner pliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orthodontics\"\u003eOrthodontic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53735327924561,"sku":"172911","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/9139\/4897\/files\/light-final.png?v=1788436120"},{"product_id":"bird-beak-plier","title":"Bird Beak Plier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most popular and versatile plier in orthodontics. Round and pyramid-shaped tapered beaks let you form loops, bends and adjustments across the whole range of wire work, on wire up to .030 inch (0.76mm), which is why it is usually the first plier a practice buys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound and pyramid tapered beaks for all types of wire bending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles wire up to .030 inch (0.76mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox joint and hardened beaks for a consistent, play-free action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a bird beak plier used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eForming loops, helices and bends in orthodontic archwire. 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The tips press a horizontal notch into the tray, adding directional pressure across a tooth surface to accent individual root torque and enhance the retention of the aligner — letting you fine-tune a tray chairside instead of ordering a refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a horizontal notch to accent individual root torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances aligner retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13cm plier with a 4.23mm inner \/ 3.98mm outer working point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts trays chairside instead of ordering a refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel body, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen would I use the horizontal rather than vertical plier?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe orientation follows the movement you want to encourage. 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The stepped beaks place controlled bends along an archwire for arch shaping and torque adjustment in the Tweed technique, where a series of precise, repeatable bends matters more than raw force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-step beaks for controlled arch bending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShapes archwire for the Tweed technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox joint and hardened beaks for a consistent, play-free action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is this plier used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eForming and adjusting archwire shape, particularly the sequences of measured bends used in Tweed mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should the plier be cared for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean and dry it fully before autoclaving, and keep the joint free of debris. 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It is equally at home on the orthodontic worktop and in a technician's bench area, wherever a working plier set lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAISI 304 stainless steel, wipe-clean and able to withstand autoclave sterilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSized for our full orthodontic plier range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orthodontics\"\u003eOrthodontic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53735927218513,"sku":"176111","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/9139\/4897\/files\/stand-final.png?v=1788439012"},{"product_id":"kim-plier","title":"Kim Plier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dual-purpose plier that both cuts and bends. It handles wire up to .016 x .022 inch, so light bending and trimming can be done without swapping instruments, which saves time on straightforward adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts and bends in a single instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles wire up to .016 x .022 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox joint and hardened beaks for a consistent, play-free action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan this replace a separate cutter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor light wire within its stated capacity, yes. Heavier archwire and hardened NiTi should still go to a dedicated distal end or ligature cutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should the plier be cared for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean and dry it fully before autoclaving, and keep the joint free of debris. 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Its square, tapered beaks grip and bend stainless steel wire up to 1.0 mm (.040\"), making it the standard tool for forming Adams clasps, adjusting appliances and placing attachments chairside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare tapered beaks for controlled bending of wire up to 1.0 mm (.040\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms and adjusts Adams (arrowhead) clasps on removable appliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used for placing attachments and routine appliance adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is an Adams plier used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the standard plier for forming and adjusting Adams (arrowhead) clasps on removable orthodontic appliances, bending stainless steel wire, and placing attachments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat thickness of wire can it bend?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to .040\" (1.0 mm), the manufacturer's rated capacity. The square, parallel beaks hold the wire without rounding or scoring it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel — a martensitic grade chosen for wire-working instruments because it takes a hard, wear-resistant beak that holds its shape through repeated autoclave cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of a full orthodontic wire-bending range including the Bird Beak, Weingart, Jarabak, Young and Nance loop-forming pliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orthodontics\"\u003eOrthodontic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53736105705809,"sku":"172718","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/9139\/4897\/files\/adams-final.png?v=1788352929"},{"product_id":"hook-crimping-plier","title":"Hook Crimping Plier","description":"\u003cp\u003eRound and concave hardened beaks with an extra-smooth finish. 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