Three prong orthodontic pliers are useful for grasping wires and clasps for intraoral archwire adjustments as well as for lingual arch adjustments. Three prong orthodontic pliers can have a wide range of beak characteristics, and may be long and tapered for hard to reach quadrants or short and stubby for firmer control. They also can be offset, double sided, mini, aderer style, round pronged or a combination. The double tip should feature one-piece construction to eliminate flaring, and beaks may feature tungsten carbide inserts for superior grip, longevity and prevention of wire scoring. Three pronged pliers most often have a box style joint for durability and accurate force. They should be constructed from surgical grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and strength, and be fully autoclavable.
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Company | Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. | Dentaurum, Inc. |
Item | HF NiTi Three Jaw Pliers | Aderer 3-Prong Pliers, Extra Mini | Aderer 3-Prong Pliers, Maxi | Aderer 3-Prong Pliers, Medium | Aderer 3-Prong Pliers, Mini |
Price | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire |
Description | Designed for the forming and contouring of all archwire, especially for nickel titanium wires up to .020 inch (.51 mm). | For bending wires / arches for the fixed appliance technique. Specially suited for bending NiTi wires / arches such as Rematitan "LITE" and Tensic. | Dentaurum 15.5 cm three prong pliers for wires up to ø 1.5 mm hard. | Dentaurum 13 cm three prong pliers for wires up to ø 0.9 mm hard. | Dentaurum 12.5 cm long three prong pliers for wires up to ø 0.7 mm hard. |
Warranty | 3 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
Composition | Chromium And Carbon Blend | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Sterilization | Autoclave | Autoclave | Autoclave | Autoclave | Autoclave |
Joint Construction | Orbit Formed Joint | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Corrosion Resistance | Yes | Yes | Not Available | Yes | Yes |
Finish | Satin | Polished | Polished | Polished | Polished |
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