Orthodontic Instruments and Pliers. Ligature cutter: -For cutting ligature wire. Distal-end cutter: -For cutting and holding the distal extension of the.
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Ligature cutter:- For cutting ligature wire.
Distal-end cutter: - For cutting and holding the distal extension of the arch wire.
Adams pliers:-Both heads are sharp.- Forming angled bends.-Used in forming Adams clasp.
Tweed pliers:- Forming twist in a rectangular arch wire, using a pair of pliers.- This will induce a bucco-lingual torque of the roots.
Mathieu Forceps: - For ligating ligature wire.
Mosquito Forceps:- For placing elastics and elastic modules.
Elastic Modules and ligature wires: - For tying the wire into the bracket.
Ligature Director:- Secure the fit of the wire into the bracket slot.
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