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Ortho-byteOrtho-byte, Wilmington, Del, introduces Buccal Tube Converting Pliers, an addition to its Platinum Series that removes the caps of convertible buccal tubes with one squeeze. The pliers are made from solid stainless steel, are autoclavable, and come with inserted tips that can be replaced if necessary. The converting tip can be positioned at different angles, and because of the pliers' L shape and long arm design, they also provide access to the hard-to-reach distal regions. The pliers come with a 5-year warranty. Ortho-byte 
Ortho Technology IncOrtho Technology Inc, Tampa, Fla, offers Falcon® and PANTERA™ pliers and cutters. Falcon pliers feature diamond-honed edges and sliding lock joints that are factory adjusted for precise, long-lasting tip alignment. Their ergonomic handles are designed to create excellent balance and sure grip. PANTERA pliers and cutters feature a hand-polished, smooth, satin finish for reduced glare and an easy-to-clean surface, as well as box joints for durability and continuously smooth operation. The cutting edges are manufactured from a custom-blended specialty alloy superior to tool steel and tungsten carbide. The inserted tips will remain bright without tarnishing throughout the instrument's life. Falcon pliers include a 1-year all-inclusive warranty, and PANTERA pliers include a 3-year all-inclusive warranty. Ortho Technology Inc 
RMORMO, Denver, offers its Conversion Cap Removal Instrument, which is manufactured from surgical stainless steel and utilizes a precision joint transfer design that shears off convertible caps cleanly and effortlessly in one fluid motion. The slender instrument tip allows easy access to buccal regions with minimal obstruction, and the blade tip features a filleted design that provides easy low-force cap removal. The Conversion Cap Removal Instrument can be used on any convertible buccal tubes or convertible brackets, and each instrument includes two replacement blades. RMO 
Dentaurum USADentaurum USA, Newtown, Pa, introduces the Mini Weingart Universal pliers, a smaller version of its Weingart line. Their width is reduced by 25%, a slender design that improves ease of use and access during treatment. The tip quality and strength remain the same, and they are offered with a complete 10-year premium line guarantee. Dentaurum USA 
DentronixDentronix, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, manufactures the E200SNT mini flush cut, safety hold, distal end cutter, specifically designed to cut and hold NiTi wires from .010 inches to .018 inches safely. It is small enough to reach into the posterior, designed to hold even the smallest wires securely, and can withstand dry-heat sterilization and autoclaves. Its gold handle makes it easy to identify. Dentronix 
Precision Plier ServicePrecision Plier Service, Chino, Calif, offers both orthodontic plier and dental handpiece repairs. All repairs are performed in-house to guarantee the lowest price and the fastest turnaround. Precision Plier Service 
Magnum OrthoMagnum Ortho, Chandler, Ariz, introduces its 2009 catalog, which features pliers, hand instruments, and Mathieus. Magnum Ortho 
Bendistal PliersBendistal Pliers, Winchester, Mo, features Bendistal Pliers, which are designed to place permanent bends on NiTi wires with a simple squeeze, without annealing. The pliers facilitate cinching of archwires, and generate in-out and step bends easily. They can place intraoral v-bends in superelastic archwires to deliver light and consistent forces that can help correct simple malalignment issues. They are also useful for lingual orthodontics, where NiTi wires need to be customized into mushroom-shaped archforms. Bendistal Pliers 
GAC InternationalGAC International, Bohemia, NY, offers its Invecta line of pliers and cutters, which are made from surgical-grade German steel and built to withstand repeated sterilization. The cutters have tool steel inserts with diamond-honed cutting edges and carry an all-inclusive, 1-year warranty that includes sharpening. The pliers have safe, beveled edges and a corrosion-resistant, polished finish. Short and long handles are available in different designs. Invecta instruments are guaranteed from manufacturing defects for the life of the instrument. GAC also offers sharpening and repair. Maintenance is free for customers with instruments within their warranty period. GAC International 
Great Lakes Orthodontics LtdGreat Lakes Orthodontics Ltd, Tonawanda, NY, introduces a line of laboratory pliers, which feature precision-aligned, tapered tips for consistent and delicate bending. The double tip's single-piece construction eliminates flaring and ensures strength. The pliers are manufactured with stainless steel forgings and easy-grip handles for reliable control and consistent results. Long-lasting, superior, and economy versions are available. Great Lakes Orthodontics Ltd 
Ortho OrganizersOrtho Organizers, Carlsbad, Calif, manufactures O2 Select™ Orthodontic Instruments with high-quality surgical-grade German steel forgings and tungsten carbide tips/inserts that provide superior edge strength for longer life and exceptional efficiency. All instruments feature a box joint hinge for greater durability and reliability. The entire line is ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and safety. Ortho Organizers 
E.A. Beck & CoE.A. Beck & Co, Costa Mesa, Calif, features its crimping pliers, which have a small, thin, sharp tip for crimping hooks and stops on archwires. The pliers are manufactured from hot, dropped, forged surgical stainless steel, which, according to the company, reduces the possibility of defective areas in the steel, which can cause weak areas and breakage. The joints of the pliers are assembled with pins that are machined to fit each pair of pliers, guaranteeing that the joint will not loosen. E.A. Beck & Co offers a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. An in-house repair department repairs most brands of instruments. The company also offers its Rust and Stain Remover for hand instruments—orthodontists may request a free sample. E.A. Beck & Co 
Forestadent USAForestadent USA, St Louis, features the Posterior Band Remover, part of its Premier and Classic Line of high-quality stainless steel pliers. Designed to safely and easily remove posterior bands, the Posterior Band Remover also has a long metal tip that rests in the center of the delran pad. Forestadent USA 
DENTSPLY Raintree EssixDENTSPLY Raintree Essix, Sarasota, Fla, offers its Hilliard Thermoplier® Pliers, which allow you to correct orthodontic relapse, anterior crowding, minor rotations, and close spaces—all using clear aligners. According to the company, the Hilliard Thermoplier Pliers can help orthodontists achieve movements up to 3 mm without resetting teeth in a laboratory environment. The pliers create a series of protrusions in a clear Essix® aligner in order to move teeth. Essix aligners can be fabricated in your office and can be adjusted in seconds. A single aligner provides up to 3 mm of movement at 1 mm per month. DENTSPLY Raintree Essix 
Hu-FriedyHu-Friedy, Chicago, offers the Universal Cut & Hold Distal End Cutter, which has diamond-honed cutting edges, an orbit-formed joint, and hand-finished blades to maximize cutting performance for the appropriate wire size. It has a smooth, tapered tip and, when used intraorally, it safely holds the cut portion to be discarded. Appropriate wire dimensions for this cutter are a minimum .012 and a maximum .021 x .025. Hu-Friedy 
LeoneAmericaLeoneAmerica, Avondale, Ariz, offers its cap remover for convertible buccal tubes, an autoclavable instrument with replaceable tips that may be used in any situation when convertible cap removal is desired. The cap remover has a ratchet-type trigger and an adjustable shaft so that the converting tip may be positioned at different angles, allowing the orthodontist to access hard-to-reach areas in the oral cavity. LeoneAmerica 
Henry Schein DentalHenry Schein Dental, Melville, NY, offers Distal Cinch Back Pliers, which allow orthodontists to cinch the NiTi wire behind the buccal tube with one squeeze after the wire is ligated. The pliers will not distort or anneal the archwire, and they help eliminate emergency visits due to wire slippage out of the buccal tubes, according to the company. Their slim design allows quick and easy bending of distal ends inside the mouth. Henry Schein Dental 
Ortho-pliOrtho-pli, Philadelphia, offers 030-H light wire pliers with an arch former. The 030-H is a multipurpose and autoclavable instrument that can be dry-heat sterilized and prebagged for tray setups. The tip functions as light-wire pliers for forming round and rectangular wire up to 0.025, with a built-in arch former at the base of the instrument for contouring. Made from surgical stainless steel and available in either box- or lap-joint construction, the 030-H features an inserted tip for longevity. Ortho-pli Corp |
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