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Elastomeric Ligature Placing Forceps 14cm
Spring-bow orthodontic forceps designed for accurate placement of elastomeric ligatures onto bracket tie wings with controlled fingertip operation.
Key Features:
• Manufactured from Type 304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance
• 14 cm overall length for balanced intraoral reach and control
• Spring-bow handle enables passive opening and fingertip compression closure
• Straight needle-nose jaws with fine tapered tips for precise access
• Grooved inner tip surface ensures secure elastomeric ligature grip
• Smooth jaw profile minimizes interference with archwires and brackets
• Pivot screw joint maintains stable jaw alignment during repeated use
• Autoclavable at 134°C / 18 psi with no effect on spring tension or tip integrity
Elastomeric Ligature Placing Forceps 14cm
The Elastomeric Ligature Placing Forceps 14cm measures 14 centimeters in total length and is constructed from Type 304 stainless steel throughout. Unlike ring-handle hemostatic forceps, this instrument features a single curved spring-bow handle at the base that holds the jaws passively open and closes them upon finger compression. A pivot screw joint at mid-shank controls jaw movement. The straight, needle-nose jaws taper to fine pointed tips with a grooved inner face pattern that mechanically engages elastomeric ligatures and prevents slippage during transfer to bracket tie wings.
The Groove Tip Ligature Forceps design places the groove pattern at the working tip only, keeping the remaining jaw surfaces smooth to avoid snagging archwires or bracket components during intraoral maneuvering. The spring-bow handle eliminates ratchet mechanics entirely, giving the clinician continuous tactile feedback during jaw closure and immediate passive reopening upon finger release. The fully polished stainless steel construction resists corrosion and protein deposit accumulation. Steam autoclave compatibility at 134°C and 18 psi ensures complete sterilization between patient appointments without affecting spring tension, jaw alignment, or tip geometry.
Orthodontists and dental assistants rely on the Smaha Elastomeric Ligature Placing Forceps during fixed orthodontic appliance therapy for seating elastomeric ligatures onto individual bracket tie wings across full-arch treatment setups. The clinician loads one elastomeric ligature onto the grooved tip, compresses the spring handle to close the jaws around the bracket tie wing, then releases pressure, allowing the ligature to seat onto the wing as the jaws open passively. This single-motion technique reduces ligature placement time significantly across multi-bracket sessions.
Leader Surgical makes instruments that respect the clinician’s time without cutting corners on the build. This ligature placing forceps captures that balance precisely, a spring-action design that feels intuitive from the first use, constructed to maintain that same responsiveness across years of chairside service.
Why choose the “Curved” vs. “Straight” tip?
- Curved (CVD): Designed specifically for reaching difficult angles and posterior brackets with ease.
Straight: Provides optimal direct-line maneuverability for general placement and anterior adjustments.
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