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Hand-held instruments consisting of a pair of handles, a pivot point, and a head section with gripping jaws designed for grasping auxiliary attachments in orthodontic procedures. Various uses for orthodontic pliers include tightening brackets, bending metal bands, and placing archwires and brackets. The plier jaws are often serrated with a rounded end. Orthodontic pliers may be angled, curved, offset or straight depending on their intended use. These pliers are usually constructed from surgical grade stainless steel. The shape of orthodontic pliers varies based on the task the tool is meant to perform. Pliers meant to loosen brackets or dental bands often have wider heads, usually bent at an angle to allow better gripping. Some orthodontic pliers have a cutting edge used for snipping wires.
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