A retention dimple plier for clear aligners. 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.
- Forms a dimple that improves aligner retention
- Helps a lifting or poorly seated tray grip
- Adjusts trays chairside instead of ordering a refinement
- Hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel body, fully autoclavable
FAQs
Why would an aligner need extra retention?
Short clinical crowns, restorations and worn trays can all reduce grip. A retention dimple increases the mechanical hold without remaking the aligner.
Can aligner pliers be autoclaved?
Yes. They go through a standard autoclave cycle with the rest of your orthodontic set. Dry them fully before storage to protect the joint.
What material is this instrument made from?
The plier body is made from hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel and withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation.
Part of our clear aligner plier set covering hole punch, vertical, horizontal, teardrop, spot dimple and retention dimple.
Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.
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