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Johnson Contouring Pliers 14cm
Orthodontic contouring plier with convex–concave beak geometry designed for precise reshaping and adaptation of stainless-steel bands with uniform pressure distribution.
Key Features:
• Medical-grade stainless steel construction with high-polish corrosion-resistant finish
• 140mm overall length for stable clinical handling during contouring
• Convex and concave opposing beak design for controlled band shaping
• Smooth broad beak surfaces prevent localized marking or metal thinning
• Gentle beak curvature enables uniform force distribution across band surface
• Wide jaw clearance accommodates molar bands during adaptation procedures
• Suitable for adjusting stainless steel orthodontic bands and crowns
• Box-joint hinge ensures consistent alignment under compression load
• Autoclavable at 134°C for standard clinical sterilization cycles
Johnson Contouring Pliers 14cm
The Johnson Contouring Pliers 14cm measure 140mm in total length and are built from medical-grade stainless steel with a high-polish finish. The jaw assembly pairs one convex beak with one concave beak, both carrying broad, rounded terminal tips and a gentle inward bow along the beak length, confirmed by all three jaw profile diagrams in the product image. The concave beak face is hollowed along its inner surface, while the opposing convex beak presents a rounded outward curve. This opposing geometry redistributes compressive force evenly across the stainless-steel band surface during reshaping, preventing localized creasing or thinning of the metal. The jaw arms curve outward before the tip junction, creating a wide clearance gap that accommodates the bulk of molar bands during contouring.
Both beak surfaces are smooth, no grooves, serrations, or indexing marks, allowing free repositioning of the band at any point along the beak face without fixed contact constraints. The box-joint hinge maintains beak alignment under repeated compression load. The instrument is fully autoclavable at 134°C and meets CE and FDA manufacturing standards. Dental Johnson Contouring Pliers are catalogued under the #114 reference number across international orthodontic supply references.
Orthodontists use the Johnson Contouring Pliers 14cm when adapting preformed stainless steel molar bands to individual tooth anatomy, reshaping band margins, correcting deformed band edges after cementation removal, and improving gingival contour fit on stainless steel crowns in pediatric cases. The contouring plier design also serves for placing accentuated curves in archwires where smooth, broad contact is required.
Leader Surgical produces this instrument with verified beak-bow geometry and concave-convex face tolerances across every production batch, ensuring consistent band reshaping output and repeatable crown margin adaptation in daily clinical use.
How do the tips of these pliers differ from other contouring pliers?
The Johnson Contouring Pliers (often called #114) feature a unique beak design with one concave and one convex surface.
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