Three Prong Orthodontic Pliers

Three prong orthodontic pliers are useful for grasping wires and clasps for intraoral archwire adjustments as well as for lingual arch adjustments. Three prong orthodontic pliers can have a wide range of beak characteristics, and may be long and tapered for hard to reach quadrants or short and stubby for firmer control. They also can be offset, double sided, mini, aderer style, round pronged or a combination. The double tip should feature one-piece construction to eliminate flaring, and beaks may feature tungsten carbide inserts for superior grip, longevity and prevention of wire scoring. Three pronged pliers most often have a box style joint for durability and accurate force. They should be constructed from surgical grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and strength, and be fully autoclavable.