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.
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| Company | 3M | 3M |
| Item | Bird Beak Pliers | Light Wire Bird Beak Pliers |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | For rounded wire up to .030 in. diameter. Precision ground cone is .64 mm and pyramid beaks have sides ground for precise bends.
900-709 | Similar to 900-709 pliers except beaks are more gradually tapered to bend small diameter loops. Maximum wire size .016 in. diameter. |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Composition | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
| Joint Construction | Lap Joint | Lap Joint |
| Handle Construction | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Heat Treated | No | No |
| Corrosion Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
| Tip Construction | Stainless Steel Bird Beak | Stainless Steel Bird Beak Tapered |
| Get Info | Inquire | Inquire |