A wide torquing plier supplied with a key, for placing torque into rectangular archwire up to .020 inch. Torque bends control the buccolingual inclination of the tooth root, so this is a finishing instrument rather than an alignment one.
- Places torque bends in rectangular archwire
- Maximum bending capacity: wire up to .020 inch
- Box joint and hardened beaks for a consistent, play-free action
- Hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, fully autoclavable
FAQs
What is torque used for in orthodontics?
It controls the inclination of the tooth root in the bone. Torque bends are usually placed late in treatment, once teeth are aligned, to finish root position.
How should the plier be cared for?
Clean 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.
What material is this instrument made from?
It is made from hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel and withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation.
Part of our full orthodontic range covering wire-bending, arch-forming, band, bracket and clear aligner pliers.
Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.
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