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 | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. |
Item | Premium-Line Wire Bending Pliers | Premium-Line Angle Wire Bending Pliers | Premium-Line Angle/Tweed Ribbon Arch Pliers | Premium-Line Light Wire Pliers | Premium-Line Universal Wire Bending Pliers |
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Description | Serrated tips. Suitable for activating finger springs. Available in Maxi and Wide. For wires up to ø 0.8 mm / 32, hard (Wide) and ø 0.9 mm, hard (Maxi | Sturdy constructed plier with a cone and pyramid shaped beak. For wires up to ø 0.7 mm / 28, hard. | For applying torque to edgewise wires. Parallel grip prevents crushing of wire. Hard metal inserts.For wires up to F 0.56 x 0.70 mm / 22 x 28. | For especially fine wire bending work in the light wire technique. For wires up to ø 0.5 mm / 20, spring hard. | With serrated tips and guiding grooves. For wires up to ø 0.8 mm / 32, hard. |
Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
Sterilization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tip Construction | Hard Metal Serrated Tips | Cone
Pyramid | Hard Metal | Not Available | Serrated Tips |
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