Bird beak orthodontic pliers are best suited for forming springs and round or rectangular wire up to 0.030.” There are a few different styles of bird beak orthodontic pliers, including bending, bending with cutter, arch former and arch former with cutter. The tips may be in a pyramid or cone shape, or implement one of each and range in length, the most common being half an inch. Some features include beveled working edges to prevent scoring or nicking of wire, non-slip grip and varied tip options. Bird beak orthodontic pliers should be constructed of high-grade stainless steel and be corrosion resistant, heat-treated and fully autoclavable.