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Falcon Beak Contouring Pliers. 13cm
Orthodontic contouring pliers designed for precise adaptation of molar bands, stainless-steel crowns, and light wire forming procedures.
Key Features:
• Forged from AISI 420 surgical-grade stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance
• 13cm overall length with lightweight 65–70g construction for controlled handling
• Concave and convex opposing beaks provide stable band contouring without slippage
• Blunt rounded tip design minimizes soft tissue contact during intraoral procedures
• Flat paddle-shaped jaws distribute pressure evenly across band surfaces
• Suitable for contouring bands and forming round archwires up to 0.030″ diameter
• Box-joint hinge maintains precise lateral jaw alignment during repeated use
• Fully autoclavable at 134°C without dimensional distortion or surface degradation
Falcon Beak Contouring Pliers. 13cm
The Falcon Beak Contouring Pliers 13cm measure exactly 130mm in overall length and weigh approximately 65–70 grams. The body is forged from AISI 420 surgical-grade stainless steel, giving it a hard, corrosion-resistant structure. The opposing jaw design features one concave beak and one convex beak, a configuration that firmly grips metallic bands without slipping. Both tips are blunt and rounded at the terminal ends, reducing any risk of soft tissue contact during intraoral use. The instrument carries a high-polish mirror finish across the full body.
A box-joint hinge connects the two arms, maintaining lateral alignment under repeated load. The spring-action mechanism keeps the jaws open between compressions, reducing hand fatigue during extended clinical sessions. Flat, paddle-shaped jaw profiles; clearly visible in the instrument diagram, allow even force distribution across the band surface. The handles are smooth, flat-sided, and wide enough for a secure three-finger grip. The overall build tolerates full autoclave sterilization cycles at 134°C without dimensional change or surface degradation.
Orthodontic Pliers of this design are primarily used by orthodontists during fixed appliance therapy. The Falcon Beak Contouring Pliers. 13cm are specifically applied when fitting and adapting stainless steel molar bands to posterior teeth, a routine step in bracket-and-wire treatment. Orthodontists also use this instrument to reshape crown contours on preformed stainless-steel crowns in pediatric cases and to form small closing loops in round archwires up to 0.030 inches in diameter.
Leader Surgical stands among the most dependable names in orthodontic instrument manufacturing, consistently delivering instruments that meet ISO and CE standards with strict dimensional tolerances. The Falcon Beak Contouring Plier 25 variant extends this same build integrity for labs and clinics requiring a slightly wider grip span, making both sizes a reliable addition to any orthodontic tray setup.
What are the primary uses of Falcon Beak Contouring Pliers?
These pliers are specialized for orthodontic and prosthetic procedures, specifically for:
- Fitting and shaping molar bands to ensure they match the natural anatomy of the tooth.
- Contouring stainless steel crowns for a precise marginal fit.
- Bending archwires and forming loops in wires up to approximately .030″ (.76 mm).
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