Wire bending pliers are needed in orthodontics and the dental lab to shape clasps, springs, loops and arches from orthodontic wire precisely. Each plier has its own jaw shape that allows certain bends to be made cleanly and reproducibly. That is why an orthodontic workstation usually needs several models as basic equipment.
Wire bending pliers in our range
- Young wire bending pliers – versatile bending pliers for clasps and springs.
- Nance wire bending pliers – with stepped beaks for even loops.
- Andresen wire bending pliers and the variants Andresen/Schwarz and Andresen/Fischer – for wire elements of removable appliances.
- Schwarz arrowhead clasp pliers – for bending arrowhead clasps.
- Langenbeck, Waldsachs and Peeso – further proven shapes for lab and practice.
What to look for
- Jaw shape suited to the bend: round for loops and arches, flat for angles and kinks.
- Finely polished beaks so the wire is not scratched or notched.
- A play-free joint and precisely closing jaws for reproducible bends.
- Observe the maximum wire thickness of the pliers so the beaks do not wear out.
- Stainless steel, autoclavable up to 134 °C.
Further pliers and instruments for orthodontics can be found under Orthodontic instruments and in the overview Dental instruments. How to care for pliers properly is explained in the guide Care and reprocessing of instruments.
