As the name implies, wirebending arch forming orthodontic pliers are ideal for wire bending and arch forming, and are available in numerous configurations to meet the preferences of different clinicians. Different pliers are suited for light and heavy wires, and wirebending arch forming pliers can feature tip configurations including long and tapered, short and compact, bird beak, straight, angled, offset, curved, grooved inserts, non-grooved inserts, tungsten carbide inserts, How style, Weingart style, Tweed style, Begg style and more. The handles may be long with accentuated curves or short and straight, and the joint style also varies. Regardless of which style of wire bending arch forming orthodontic pliers chosen, they should all be constructed of high-grade stainless steel for durability, strength and corrosion resistance, and be fully autoclavable.
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| Company | Ortho Specialties | Ortho Specialties |
| Item | Tru-Steel Tweed Arch Forming Plier | Tru-Steel Light Wire Plier |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | Forms off sets and 90° bends on all types of archwires. Thin jaws are parallel at .020 inch opening. | Precision tapered tips allow intricate detail work on archwires. Tip sizes are both .025. Also available with cutters. |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Sterilization | Yes | Yes |
| Joint Construction | Box Joint | Box Joint |
| Tip Construction | Tool Steel | Tool Steel |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available |