Adams orthodontic pliers are usually used for adjusting orthodontic appliances. Stainless Steel is often the construction material of choice, while the tips or beaks of the pliers are often made of Tungsten Carbide for superior grip and strength. Tungsten Carbide is also very corrosion resistant, an important aspect to look for in any dental pliers or cutter. The beak of Adams orthodontic pliers can vary in shape, for example, they may have one side that is pyramid shaped with the other side a cone shape for the ultimate grip, maneuverability, and forming. Be sure that the Adams orthodontic pliers you choose are made of high-grade medical stainless steel, are corrosion resistant, heat-treated and autoclavable.
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| Company | Dental Corporation of America | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. |
| Item | DCA Adams Plier | Adams Pliers Maxi (003-094-00) Premium-Line | Adams Pliers Maxi (004-095-00) Premium-Line | Adams Pliers Medium (003-516-00) Premium-Line | Adams Pliers Medium (003515) Premium-Line |
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| Description | Stubby square beaks make this workhorse a sure favorite. Both beaks, parallel at 1 mm are .045 inches giving you easy bending and forming of wire up | With two smooth, rectangular beaks. For wires up to ø 0.8 mm / 32, hard. Length: 14.5 cm (5 3/4 inches) | With one smooth, rectangular and one smooth, rounded beak. Inserts made of hard metal. For wires up to ø 0.8 mm / 32, hard. | With one smooth, rectangular and one smooth, rounded beak. For wires up to ø 0.7 mm/28, hard. | With two smooth, rectangular beaks. Tungsten carbide coated working faces that can be replaced in the factory. |
| Warranty | Not Available | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Composition | Stainless Steel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Sterilization | Not Available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Handle Construction | Tungsten Carbide Insert | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Tungsten Carbide Coated |
| Tip Construction | Not Available | Rectangular Beaks | 1 Rectangular Beak
1 Rounded Beak | 1 Rectangular Beak
1 Rounded Beak | Rectangular Beaks |
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