The pliers is a basic instrument for the Orthodontist and for the General Dentist, but do you really know how many types of Orthodontic pliers there are? And what do they really work for?
In this blog article we are going to leave you a guide with the main models of pliers that cannot be missing in a dental office, their characteristics and advantages, all that and much more...Are you ready? Let's get started!
What to look for to choose the most suitable Orthodontic pliers?
There are many brands and models on the market, some like the Angle Pliers need no introduction and have been among the basic instruments of any dental clinic for decades, whether specialized in Orthodontics or General. Other models have emerged alongside the new Orthodontic treatments such as evolutions and variations of pliers to adapt to materials such as NiTi or the new brackets. strong> with fastening forms and minimum size, thus requiring increasingly precise dental instruments. Therefore, even the best brands like Hu-Friedy, Otto Liebinger or Carl Martin within their catalog, they have the same model in different finishes and alloys, such as Tungsten and Titanium, so you can choose the pliers according to your particular needs.
On the other hand, keep in mind that all Orthodontic instruments must be made of high-grade stainless steel, required by law to ensure correct sterilization and corrosion resistance.
Main functions of Orthodontic Pliers.
One of the simplest ways to classify pliers is according to their specific function within the specialty, and although some may be multipurpose, broadly speaking we can find:
Band Remover Pliers.
As their name suggests, they help remove bands, supports and adhesives. The most important part is the tip or peak that removes the band, this can be serrated for a highly precise grip and/or with a plastic pad at the other end. The most important detail to keep in mind is that the grip must be comfortable and long enough for adequate accessibility to the posterior area.
Adhesive Remover Pliers.
The adhesive removal pliers feature a blade on one side with an occlusal pad on the other to remove adhesives and bonding agents. They can also be used to remove metal and aesthetic braces.
The tips can be made of stainless steel or with tungsten carbide inserts for better gripping capacity. Some models also have a spring mechanism to improve durability.
Nance pliers
The Nance pliers or loop, is ideal for forming loops in different sizes and adjusting preset arcs. It has spikes with four steps that allow you to bend round and rectangular wire. The distance of each step allows you to make loops of 3, 4, 5 and 6mm
Distal Cutting Pliers
This pliers is designed to cut the arches in their distal part both extraorally and intraorally. There are various types and varieties depending on the cutting capacity, but their common characteristic is that they have a safety mechanism to hold the excess end without it falling into the patient's mouth.
Rose Pliers
The rose pliers have a double flat active part with slots where the steel wire is inserted. It is perfect for bending and wiggling the wire at any point, ideal for forming round and rectangular arches.
Weingart pliers
This pliers is used to guide and move the orthodontic arch in and out of the location of the brackets and tubes. Also to bend the ends of the arch wire.
The curved tip makes it easier to grip the bow and guide it towards the buccal tubes, along with its serrated active part, for greater precision.
Pliers for invisible aligners
We make a special mention of these pliers because they are increasingly present in dental clinics. This is because they are used to work invisible aligners or Invisalign. This technique is carried out without having to resort to traditional metal braces. Depending on the diagnosis of each patient, these aligners represent an alternative to treat orthodontic improvements in a less invasive and visibly more aesthetic way. For Invisaling, special pliers are required that meet the most demanding quality standards. Therefore, after being tested by Orthodontitas, a wide variety of adaptations and improvements to this instrument have been developed, so that you can choose the alicante that best suits your daily needs.
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The world of Orthodontic pliers is huge, more options for pliers can be: Contouring which, as their name indicates, are ideal for forming and contouring arches, reshaping molar bands and adapt the contours in the shape of a crown. You can also find Pressing Pliers, to place stops, tubes in the arches, crimping bands and gingival margins of the crowns. Another Plier to mention is the Hollow Pliers, which are used to remodel and contour arches and form palatal arches. Others worth highlighting are the Pliers for placing Elastics. These are designed to expand and hold the elastics during placement.
Given the diversity and innovation of some treatments, there are Specialized Orthodontic Pliers that can include a variety of Orthodontic instruments intended to perform complex dental procedures, such as forming precision nance loops, shaping of retainers, tweed loop and helix, adjustment of external facial arch, extraction of crowns among others. A special variant, for example, is the Kurz Pliers designed specifically for removing lingual brackets. Another highly versatile pliers is the Bird Beak, it has a rounded tip and a square tip, and is designed to bend wires of all types, with the square end you can achieve right angles of 90º and with the other , rounded shapes.
To finish, other pliers that may appear on the radar are: Young's Pliers, a universal bending instrument, allows you to make loops in different sizes. Johnson Pliers, designed to contour and adapt Orthodontic crowns and bands. Hard Cutting Pliers, these are used to cut all types of Orthodontic wires and arches. Adams Pliers, one of the best known by any Dentist. Its active part consists of a beak formed by two flat triangular tips with which right angles can be formed on the wire, and Arrow Pliers, which are used to bend the closures in the shape of an "arrow" thanks to its active part, so that the arrowhead can engage the retentive underneath.
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