In this category you will find tweezers for precisely grasping small parts in the practice, the laboratory and orthodontics: splinter tweezers straight, 45° and 90° (Stieglitz), dental tweezers by College, London College, Meriam, Perry, Flagg, Amsterdam and Tjebbes, soldering tweezers for the lab and orthodontic tweezers for brackets and buccal tubes. All tweezers are made of stainless steel and can be autoclaved at up to 134 °C.
Which tweezers for what?
| Tweezers | Feature | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Straight splinter tweezers | fine, pointed tips that close precisely | splinters, foreign bodies, suture remnants |
| Splinter tweezers 45° and 90° (Stieglitz) | angled tip | hard-to-reach areas, better view of the tip |
| Dental tweezers College / Meriam | angled, serrated | cotton rolls, filling material, small parts at the chair |
| Self-locking tweezers | close by themselves | holding parts without constant pressure |
| Soldering tweezers | sturdy, heat-resistant tips | holding workpieces in the dental lab |
| Bracket holder, buccal tube tweezers | extra fine, shaped tip | positioning during direct bonding in orthodontics |
What to look for
- Tips: the ends must meet exactly. Only then can very small parts be gripped securely.
- Length: 14 to 18 cm is usual at the dental chair, shorter tweezers for fine work.
- Care: do not use tweezers as a lever. Bent tips no longer close cleanly.
Surgical forceps with teeth and DeBakey forceps are in surgical forceps. Goes well with: orthodontic instruments and mouth mirrors.
Frequently asked questions about tweezers
Which tweezers are suitable for splinters?
Splinter tweezers with fine, pointed tips that close precisely. The straight version is universal; the angled 45° or 90° versions reach hard-to-access areas more easily.
What are self-locking tweezers?
Tweezers that are closed at rest and only open when you press them. This lets you hold a part without applying constant force.
Are the tweezers autoclavable?
Yes, all tweezers are made of stainless steel and can be autoclaved at up to 134 °C.
