- Highly versatile orthodontic instrument used for a variety of tasks, including bending and forming orthodontic wires
Features:
- Purpose:
- Its design, with one round and one flat beak, allows for both sharp bends and circular loops
- Bird beak design:
- Consist of one conical (round) beak and one pyramidal (flat) beak
- This creates a versatile working end that can form precise bends, adjust arch form, and create small loops
- Loop forming:
- Effective for forming loops and helical bends in round wires up to 0.030" (0.76mm)
Standard beak:
- Has a standard straight beak, which makes it effective for both anterior and posterior use
- Smooth jaws:
- The jaws have a smooth surface to prevent scoring or damaging the surface of the archwire during the bending process
- Wire bending:
- Particularly useful for archwire preparation, as the flat tip allows for sharp, controlled bends, while the round tip is used for creating circular shapes
- Surgical-grade stainless steel:
- Made from a high-quality, corrosion-resistant stainless steel
- Ensures durability and allows the instrument to withstand repeated sterilization in an autoclave or chemiclave
- Non-locking:
- Non-locking, which provides the clinician with tactile control and feedback
- Maximum control over the amount of force applied while working with wires
- Size:
- 12cm/4-3/4"
