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Enduring Excellence
It is not enough for a cutter to be sharp or a bender to form
Instruments
wire. They must function consistently over time. American
Orthodontics delivers on this promise with its premium line of
Omega Precision Instruments.

Pleasing to the Eye and Hand

Omegas hand-polished, satin finish compliments the
appearance of any modern office, while also reducing glare.
Its contemporary, sleek design fits the hand comfortably and
performs effortlessly.

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Ten Year Warranty

A warranty this strong comes from a commitment to
craftsmanship, which begins with quality materials and
ends with precision manufacturing. Omega Instruments The inserts for Omega cutters integrate
are guaranteed to resist corrosion and breakage for seamlessly into the head of the cutter,
10 years. Every Omega instrument is made from our repelling corroding elements and offering
TM the perfect balance between sharpness
uniquely formed DuraSteel forgings, providing excel- and durability.
lence that endures the harsh environment of cleaning
and sterilization. Each instrument is designed for a
particular purpose, so Omega forging alloys are blended
for that purpose. For example, cutters are designed to
flex in the handle more than benders to provide a more
comfortable shock absorber effect.

Precision Manufacturing
Precision manufacturing can only be appreciated when
handling different styles of Omega Instruments. Con-
sistency in the functioning of the instrument as well as
its fit and feel in the hand are what separates precision
instruments from the rest of the field. Instead of spend-
ing time to find your favorite instrument, you can pick All Omega Precision Instruments are
the one closest to you and feel confident that it fits your laser marked for part identification and
hand just the way you like it. maximum wire capacity.

Choosing the right steel

Omega benders benefit from a slightly harder
TM
DuraSteel forging than Omega cutters. A
harder handle offers firmer control and less RHC
flex than Omega cutters while a softer handle RHC 60
allows for more shock absorption when cutting RHC 51 or more
wire. Omega cutters have proprietary high- 40
grade stainless steel inserts for the cutting tips.
These tips hold an excellent cutting edge and Cutter Bender Cutter
have superior corrosion resistance. The harder handles handles tips
material also increases the endurance of the
pliers wire contacting areas.
Rockwell Hardness - RHC

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CUTTERS

001-016E
Distal End Cutter
Safely cuts and securely holds distal ends of arch wire. Precise
cutting edges and tip angle allow arch wires to be cut close to the
distal end of tubes. Hardened inserted tips provide longer wear.
Maximum cutting capacity is .021 x .025 wire.

001-016LE
Distal End Cutter - long handle
Provides extended reach to the posterior regions of the mouth.
Maximum cutting capacity is .021 x .025 wire.

001-016ME
Distal End Cutter - slim head
Long, slim beaks make precise cutting and holding of arch wires
effortless, even in hard to reach areas. Standard handle length.
Maximum cutting capacity is .021 x .025 wire.

001-016MLE
Distal End Cutter - slim head and long handle
Features a long, slim beak for precision cutting 001-016E
and holding of arch wires as well as an
extended reach to the posterior regions.
Maximum cutting capacity is .021 x .025 wire.
001-016LE

001-016ME
001-016MLE Handle comparison:
Long handle option makes hard
to reach areas more accessible.
Omega Distal End Cutters
are not recommended for
multi-strand wires.

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CUTTERS

001-001E
Pin and Ligature Cutter
Super sharp, diamond-honed edges cut cleanly, leaving no
ragged edges. The workhorse of pin and ligature cutters.
Maximum cutting capacity is .015 soft wire.

001-002E
Mini Pin and Ligature Cutter
Finer tips than model 001-001E, for easier access to tight
areas. Cuts even the smallest soft wire, ligatures, pins, and
elastomerics.
Maximum cutting capacity is .012 soft wire.

001-003E
001-001E
Micro Pin and Ligature Cutter
The finest tips available for cutting ligature wire, elastomerics,
and other soft wire auxiliaries where access is at a premium.
001-002E
Maximum cutting capacity is .012 soft wire.

001-003E 007-001E
Hard Wire Cutter
The most durable cutter available.
Capable of cutting any size pin, ligature, or wire up to .022 x .028.

007-001E

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WIRE BENDING PLIERS

001-300E
NiTi Tie Back Pliers
Revolutionary pliers tie back NiTi wire intraorally with no heat required. The
precision tips also allow for other types of bends previously only possible in
stainless steel. Not recommended for round wire.
Maximum wire capacity is .021 x .025.

001-139E
Bird Beak Pliers
Features a cone shaped beak opposed by a pyramid shaped beak. Tips are angled
and all working edges are beveled to prevent scoring or nicking of the wire.
Designed to work with round wire up to .030 diameter.

001-142E
Tapered Bird Beak Pliers
Offers both the strength and durability of a traditional bird beak as well as the
flexibility to bend light wires.
Designed to work with wire up to .030 diameter.

001-300E

001-139E

001-142E

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WIRE BENDING PLIERS

001-140E
Light Wire Pliers
001-140E
Longer, more gradually tapered beaks than
bird beak pliers. A round beak with a cone
tip of .025 and a pyramid tip with 9 angle
ground on the sides to allow for wire spring-
back. Slender beaks make it easier to bend
small diameter loops. The working edges are
carefully beveled to prevent wire scoring.
Maximum wire capacity is .020.

001-810SE
Tweed Style Rectangular 001-810SE
Arch Bending Pliers
Ideal for bending square and rectangular
wire. Edges are radiused and hardened
to prevent wire scoring and to preserve a
smooth contact area with the wire.
Maximum wire capacity is .0215 x .028.

001-200E
Three Jaw Pliers
Features precision-aligned tips for consistent 001-200E
bends and gradual taper for delicate bends.
One piece construction of the double tip
ensures strength and eliminates flaring.
Maximum wire capacity is .030.

001-201E
Three Jaw NiTi Pliers
Gradual tapering for delicate bends. One
piece construction of double tip for strength.
Uniquely designed to form and contour
nickel titanium wire, overcoming its shape 001-201E
memory at the point of contact.
Maximum wire capacity is .020.

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UTILITY PLIERS

General utility pliers provide easy access to lingual and posterior areas. Carefully
tapered and serrated beaks fit easily between brackets and are slightly rounded
for safety and comfort.

001-158E
Weingart Pliers

001-158LE
Weingart Pliers - long handle
001-158SE
Weingart Pliers - slim beaks and standard length handle.

001-158LE

001-158E

Handle comparison:
001-158SE
Long handle option makes hard-
to-reach areas more accessible.

001-158E
001-158LE

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001-343E
001-346E
Place opposing tips
occlusal/gingival under the tie
wings and gently angle instrument
in one direction, either occlusally
or gingivally.
Wedge tips between bracket
base and tooth either mesial/
distal or occlusal/gingival.
Debonding blades are parallel
when placed along mesial and
distal sides of ceramic brackets,
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DEBONDING PLIERS
001-346E
Direct Bond Metal Bracket Remover
These pliers are specially designed for quick and comfortable
removal of direct bond metal brackets. Dual chisel tips wedge
between the enamel/adhesive interface. May be used mesial-distal
or occlusal-gingival.
001-343E
Radiance Bracket Debonding Pliers
This instrument provides a unique option for debonding Radiance
clear sapphire brackets. The tips are designed to grasp each Radi-
ance bracket under the tie wing rather than making contact at the
enamel/adhesive interface. These pliers are pre-adjusted with set
screws to ensure that an optimal amount of pressure is applied to
the bracket when the handles are squeezed together. To debond
Radiance brackets, place the opposing tips of the pliers
occlusal/gingival under the tie wings while applying constant
pressure to the handles of the pliers. Gently move the angle of the
instrument to the occlusal or gingival of the tooth with increasing
force until the Radiance bracket releases from the tooth.
001-408 Replacement tips (Qty. 2 with wrench)
Tips are easily replaced and should be disinfected prior to use.
001-301E
Ceramic Bracket Debonding Pliers
Also known as Sushi pliers, this unique debonding instrument is
specially designed for removing ceramic brackets. Only one edge of
each blade is sharpened to ensure optimal fit along the enamel/ad-
hesive interface. Opposing edges are parallel when the debonding
instrument is open 3 mm, which is the average width of a ceramic
bracket. Leave arch wires and ligatures in place during debonding.
Remove adhesive flash from the mesial and distal edges of the
bracket. Place debonding blades along the enamel/adhesive inter-
face. Squeeze handles slowly until bracket releases from the tooth.
001-301E
Remove adhesive flash. Place
tips mesial/distal along interface
between tooth and adhesive and
squeeze slowly.
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DEBONDING PLIERS

Debonding pliers provide easy access to lingual and posterior areas.

001-347LE
Posterior Band Remover - with long beaks
Ideal for posterior band removal. The padded tip rests on the occlusal
of the molar cusp. Designed for better accessibility to distal area. 3/16
diameter heat sterilizable pad comes standard with the instrument.
012-076 3/16 Replacement pads (Qty. 2)

001-302
Lingual Debonding Pliers
Designed to remove lingual bonds such as lingual brackets and bite 001-347LE
blocks. The unique design allows for easy and comfortable debonding.

001-344RTE
Adhesive Removing Pliers
Designed to easily remove adhesive remnants after debonding ap-
pliances. The stainless steel tip glides across the surface of the tooth
using the counterforce of the interchangeable plastic pad to safely
remove excess bonding material from enamel. 1/4 diameter heat
sterilizable pad comes standard with instrument.
012-077 1/4 Replacement pads (Qty. 2)
001-407 Replacement metal tip insert (Qty. 1 with wrench)

001-344RTE

Example of easy removal

of lingual bite blocks.
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MasterLine
TM

INSTRUMENTS

Produced with state-of-the-art CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) manufacturing

equipment, Masterline instruments boast unmatched consistency, strength, and durability.
Multiple instruments are shaped simultaneously, so each has a consistent feel, weight, and
size. This unmatched consistency is particularly important to clinicians who cycle several sets
of instruments through the sterilization process every day. Unlike instruments produced with
traditional equipment, Masterline instruments have uniquely radiused corners to eliminate
potential stress points, significantly reducing the risk of fracture.

Special high grade stainless steel forgings maximize corrosion resistance and enhance dura-
bility, greatly increasing longevity and ensuring smooth, easy function. The precise comput-
erized milling process allows unprecedented tolerances - up to four digits. This
precision virtually eliminates binding, avoids excessive play in the joint, and preserves the
integrity of the working surface. Masterline instruments are hand buffed to a smooth,
mirror finish, making instrument cleanup easy and further improving corrosion resistance.

Masterline instruments are available

in a wide variety of the most popular
designs and configurations. Their unique
qualities and features have established
new standards for precision orthodontic
instruments.

Compare the hinge area of

the Masterline (upper) and that
of a competitive instrument.
Masterline's radiused hinge
corners eliminate stress points.
Five Year Warranty
American Orthodontics warrants its Masterline instruments to be
free of defects in material and workmanship for five years. Misuse,
abuse, or failure to properly maintain or care for the instrument
will void warranty. Cutting instruments should be reconditioned
every 6 - 9 months. Warranty does not cover routine maintenance,
sharpening, or reconditioning.

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CUTTERS
001-016
Safety Shear and Hold Distal End Cutter
Safely cuts and securely holds distal ends of arch wires. Precise cutting edges and tip angle allow arch wires to be cut close to the
distal end of buccal tubes. Hardened inserted tips provide longer wear.
Maximum cutting capacity: .0215 x .028 stainless steel. Not recommended for nickel titanium wire.

001-016L
Safety Shear and Hold Distal End Cutter, Long Handle
Long handle model facilitates access to hard-to-reach areas and provides extra cutting leverage - approximately .5/1.5 cm longer. Precise
cutting edges and tip angle allow arch wires to be cut close to the distal end of buccal tubes. Hardened inserted tips provide longer wear.
Maximum cutting capacity: .0215 x .028 stainless steel. Not recommended for nickel titanium wire.

001-016T
Small Wire Safety Shear and Hold Distal End Cutter
Modified tip designed for cutting and consistently holding high tensile stainless steel wires (up to .018). Recommended for cutting
all sizes of nickel titanium wire.
Maximum cutting capacity: .018 stainless steel wire. All sizes nickel titanium wire.

001-010
Distal End Cutter
Allows arch wire to be cut almost flush with the distal end of buccal tubes eliminating potential irritation to patients.
Maximum cutting capacity: .0215 x .028 stainless steel.

001-001
Standard Pin and Ligature Cutter
Super sharp, diamond-honed edges cut cleanly, leaving no ragged edges to grind. The workhorse of pin and ligature cutters.
Maximum cutting capacity: .015 soft wire.

001-002
Mini Pin and Ligature Cutter
Finer tips than model 001-001, for easier access to tight areas. Cuts even the smallest soft wire, ligatures, pins, and elastomerics.
A precise, yet sturdy instrument.
Maximum cutting capacity: .012 soft wire.

001-016
001-016L 001-001 001-002
001-016T

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CUTTERS
007-001
Hard Wire Cutter
Capable of cutting any size pin, ligature, or wire up to, and including, .0215 x .028. Inserted tips, made from specially hardened
high-speed tool steel. The most durable cutter available.
Maximum cutting capacity: .0215 x .028

001-000HC
Angled 15 Hard Wire Cutter - chrome
Features a 15 cutting angle for easy access and better visibility. Particularly useful in cramped posterior areas.
Maximum cutting capacity: .0215 x .028

001-000HW
Angled 15 Hard Wire Cutter - anodized black
Features a 15 cutting angle for easy access and better visibility. Particularly useful in cramped posterior areas. Black color
distinguishes hard wire cutter from pin and ligature cutters with smaller wire cutting capacity.
Maximum cutting capacity: .0215 x .028

001-006
45 Ligature Cutter
Allows easier access under tie wings to clip ligature wires. Excellent for use in posterior areas. Minimizes the risk of cheek impingement.
Maximum cutting capacity: .012 soft wire.

001-026
Band Slitting Instrument
Shear cuts upper and lower bands with a minimum of patient discomfort by gripping the incisal and gingival edges of the band,
towards the interproximal, adjacent to the bracket. May also be used to remove direct bond attachments. Caution: avoid bracket
flange and tie wing.

007-001
001-026
001-000HC
001-000HW 001-006

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WIRE BENDING PLIERS

001-E140
Light Wire Pliers
Longer, more gradually tapered beaks than bird beak pliers (001-E139).
A round beak with a cone tip of .025 and a pyramid tip with 9 angle
ground on the sides to allow for wire springback. Slender beaks make it
easier to bend small diameter loops. The working edges are carefully
beveled to prevent wire scoring.
001-E140 Maximum wire capacity: .020

001-E141
Super Looper Light Wire Pliers - Begg Style
Features two grooves at the tip for bending identical vertical loops and
helices. The utility groove at the back is for closing loops. Accommodates
round, square, and rectangular wire up to .020 diameter.
Maximum wire capacity: .020
001-E141
001-E350
Loop Forming Pliers - Tweed Style
Capable of making Bull and helical closing loops in square and rectan-
gular wire. Round beak has three step sections of .045, .060, and .075
in diameter. Cylindrical beak is electro-etched to prevent wire slippage.
Concave beak has slight parallel serrations to hold wire at 90 angle while
forming loops. Replacement tips with Allen wrench available.
Maximum wire capacity: .0215 x .028
001-E350
001-400 2 replacement tips and wrench

001-E352
Omega Loop Forming Pliers - Tweed Style
A concave beak allows for easy, uniform Omega loops in square and
rectangular wire. Round beak has three sections, each is .090 in length
and .045, .060, .075 in diameter. Replacement tips with Allen wrench
available.
001-E352 Maximum wire capacity: .0215 x .028
001-400 2 replacement tips and wrench

001-E139

001-E139
Bird Beak Pliers
Features a cone shaped .025 beak, opposed by a pyramid shaped
beak. Tips are angled at 9 to allow for wire springback. All working
edges are beveled to prevent scoring or nicking of the wire. Designed to
work with round wire up to .030 diameter.
Maximum wire capacity: .030

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WIRE BENDING PLIERS
001-051
V-Bending Pliers
Used for putting permanent centerline, anti-shift gable bends, and positive stops
anywhere in nickel titanium arches.

001-E410 001-051

Lingual Arch Forming Pliers

These pliers are designed to form terminal double-back and triple-back bends
in either .030 or .036 wire for inserting in horizontal lingual sheaths. The blade
width is the same .140 width of a lingual sheath.

001-E810S 001-E410

Rectangular Arch Forming Pliers - Tweed style short beaks

Ideal for bending square and rectangular wire up to .0215 x .028. Edges are
radiused and hardened to prevent wire scoring and to preserve a smooth contact
area with the wire. Blades are parallel when opened to .020 to ensure accurate
90 bends.
Maximum wire capacity: .0215 x .028

001-E810S

001-E200
Three Jaw Straight Pliers
Features precision-aligned tips for consistent bends and gradual taper for delicate
bends. One piece construction of the double tip ensures strength and eliminates
flaring.
Maximum wire capacity: .0215 x .028

001-E200

001-E355

001-E355
Jarabak Pliers
These pliers are ideal for precise bending of lighter wires. Matching grooves in
both beaks allow for accurate bending and closing of loops. Tips are serrated
for sure grip.

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WIRE BENDING PLIERS

001-E110
How Style Straight Utility Pliers
Ideal for grasping all types of auxiliary attachments for fast and safe insertion. The center
line of the 3/32 diameter pads coincides with the pliers axis of rotation. Matched serrated
tips hold wire at any convenient working angle. Beaks are rounded for patient safety and
comfort.

001-E111 These Weingart pliers show the differ-

ence between a standard Weingart and a
How Style Offset Utility Pliers Weingart with the longer handles.
Incorporates the same features as the straight How pliers, but tips have a 45 angle for
easy access to posterior intraoral areas.

001-E113
Band Seating Pliers
Designed to firmly grip bracket tie wings to aid in band seating. Capable of fitting between
the smallest twin bracket, the square tips and strong beaks of these pliers allow for maxi-
mum gripping without scoring bracket wings.

001-E8011
Weingart 45Utility Pliers
Difficult to reach areas are made more accessible with the 45 angled tips. Serrated pads
hold wires securely at a convenient angle. Tapered beaks are slightly rounded for safety
and comfort.

001-E158
Weingart Pliers
001-E158L
Weingart Pliers - long handle
General utility pliers provides easy access to lingual and posterior areas. Pointed, serrated
pads are precision matched near center of rotation for better balance and sure grip.
Carefully tapered beaks fit easily between brackets and are slightly rounded for safety
and comfort.

001-E158

001-E8011

001-E111

001-E110 001-E113

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Instruments
100-302
Nance Loop Pliers
Allows precision loop forming in rectangular wires. Both edges of this pliers'
thin beaks are fully radiused and stepped at 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, and 6 mm
for forming various size loops.

001-207
Optical Style Pliers
Ideal forming pliers for helical closing loops and arch adjustments. Thin concave
beak ensures precise wire bends without nicking wire.

100-550
Nance Tie Back Pliers
These multipurpose specialty pliers are used for easily forming stops, tie
backs, or Adams clasps for retainers.

100-208
Band Contouring Pliers
Ideal for reshaping molar bands and forming arch wire bows.

100-302
010-145
Hollow Chop Pliers
This contouring pliers mated concave and convex jaws are useful in
reshaping arch wires and forming palatal arches.

001-E80516
Rose Torquing Pliers - .016/.018 double end key 001-207
001-E80518
Rose Torquing Pliers - .018/.022 double end key
Designed to place torque in a specific section of arch wire without distor-
tion in the remainder of the wire. The pliers use a key (either .016/.018
or .018/.022) that torques the section between holding beaks. Labial and
lingual torque can be placed adjacent to each other easily. Torque can be
limited to a single tooth.
100-550
Replacement keys
001-618 .016/.018 doubled ended
001-822 .018/.022 doubled ended

100-208

001-E80516

010-145

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BRACKET REMOVERS
001-E345RT
Direct Bond Bracket Remover - narrow
001-E346RT
Narrow Wide
Direct Bond Bracket Remover - wide
001-E345RT These pliers are specially designed for quick and comfortable removal of direct bond
001-E346RT brackets. Dual chisel tips wedge between bracket base and tooth. May be used mesial-
distally or incisal-gingivally.
001-406N NARROW: 2 replacement tips and wrench. Tip width: .070/1.78 mm

001-405 WIDE: 2 replacement tips and wrench. Tip width: .125/3.18 mm

001-E348RT
Padded DB Bracket Remover - narrow
001-E349RT
Narrow Wide
Padded DB Bracket Remover - wide
001-E348RT
Designed for quick and comfortable removal of direct bond brackets. Can also be
001-E349RT
used to remove remaining adhesive. Pad rests on incisal surface and chisel tip wedges
between bracket base and tooth. 3/16 diameter heat sterilizable pad comes standard
with instrument. 1/4 diameter heat sterilizable pad also available individually.
Heat sterilizable replacement pads
012-076 3/16 (4.75 mm)
012-077 1/4 (6.35 mm)

001-406N NARROW: 2 replacement tips and wrench. Tip width: .070/1.78 mm

001-405 WIDE: 2 replacement tips and wrench. Tip width: .125/3.18 mm

001-E301
001-E301
Direct Bond Bracket Remover
Novel angulated cutter style bond remover design that is particularly effective with
ceramic brackets. Cutter style debonding makes removing Radiance brackets even easier.

001-302
Lingual Debonding Pliers
Designed to remove lingual bonds such as
lingual brackets and bite blocks. The unique
design allows for easy and
comfortable debonding.
Debonding blades are parallel 001-302
when placed along mesial and
distal sides of ceramic brackets,
ensuring consistent debonding.

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Instruments
001-2104
Ligature Director
For your choice and convenience, one end is straight and notched, the other end
is angled. Fine tips make it ideal for working around mini brackets. Stainless steel.

010-750
Speedo Ligature Director and Remover
Double ended stainless steel for placing and removing plastic ligatures.
Reduces stress on newly bonded brackets during ligation.

010-009
Single End Explorer
This explorer is extremely tough with excellent memory.
Stainless steel spring wire.

010-773
Speedo Ligature Director
Durable stainless steel with both ends used for placing
plastic ligatures.

001-101
001-101S - with adjustable screw
Force Module Separator
Used to place anterior or posterior plastic separator modules.
Contra angle beak reduces risk of tissue damage. Stainless steel.

001-250C
Coon Style Ligature Tying Pliers
For the application and tying of ligatures, channel automatically locks wire
ends as tips spread. For use with preformed steel ligatures. Stainless steel.

010-009

001-2104 010-773

010-750

Use only cane-loaded ligatures

with Speedo instruments.
001-250C

001-101

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BAND REMOVERS
001-026
Band Slitting Instrument
Shear cuts upper and lower bands with a minimum of patient discomfort by gripping the incisal and gingival
edges of the band, towards the interproximal, adjacent to the bracket. May also be used to remove direct
bond attachments. Caution: avoid bracket flange and tie wing.

001-E347
Posterior Band Remover - short beak
Ideal for posterior band removal. When padded tip is on the occlusal of the molar, the removing tip is in an
ideal position to catch the edge of the band. 3/16" diameter heat sterilizable pad comes standard with instru-
ment; 1/4" diameter heat sterilizable pad also available individually.
Heat sterilizable replacement pads
012-076 3/16 (4.75 mm)
012-077 1/4 (6.35 mm)

001-E347L
Posterior Band Remover - long beak
Designed for better accessibility to distal areas, these pliers are ideal for posterior band removal. 3/16
diameter heat sterilizable pad comes standard with instrument; 1/4 diameter sterilizable pad also available
individually.
Heat sterilizable replacement pads
012-076 3/16 (4.75 mm)
012-077 1/4 (6.35 mm)

001-E347XL
Posterior Band Remover - extra long beak
The extra long beak introduces an even longer set of pliers for clinicians and chairside assistants, providing
extra reach to the posterior region. The beak is approximately 25% longer and the handle is approximately
20% longer than the long beak style of posterior band remover. 3/16 diameter heat sterilizable pad
001-E347XL
comes standard with instrument; 1/4 diameter sterilizable pad also available individually.
Heat sterilizable replacement pads
012-076 3/16 (4.75 mm)
012-077 1/4 (6.35 mm)
001-E347L
001-E347

001-026

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SPECIALTY INSTRUMENTS
100-107
Surgical Hook Crimping Pliers
Two grooved inserts maintain a firm grip on the tube as it is delivered to the arch wire. Securely crimps tube
at three points to prevent the ends from flaring.

100-107A
Arch Hook Crimping Pliers
Two grooved inserts maintain a firm grip on the tube as it is delivered to the arch wire. Securely crimps the
tube at three points to prevent the ends from flaring. Lower beaks are thinner to accommodate curvature of
arch hook.

100-109 .018 Slot

100-111 .022 Slot
Cap Removing Pliers
Safely and easily removes convertible caps. Instrument places very little force on the tube, making it
particularly effective with direct bond tubes.
Replacement blades (5)
100-110 .018 slot
100-112 .022 slot

001-E344RT
Adhesive Removing Pliers
Excess adhesive is easily removed after debonding with these specially designed pliers. The shorter beak
features a stainless steel tip while the longer beak has a plastic interchangeable pad. 1/4 diameter heat
sterilizable pad comes standard with instrument.
012-077 Heat sterilizable replacement pads 1/4 (6.35 mm)
001-407 Replacement tip and wrench. Tip dimension: .062/1.57 mm 001-E344RT

100-107
100-109
100-111

Securely crimps tube at

three points 100-107A

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Instruments
001-800S
001-100A
001-100
678-212M
Direct Bond Bracket Holders
001-100
001-106 - Kit of 6 001-100F
For use with any bracket from a wide twin to a single.
Reverse action holds bracket firmly and releases smoothly.
001-800S - with curved tip
Ideal for placing labial and lingual direct bond attachments due to its slight
curve. Serrated tips and reverse action for positive holding.
001-100A - with alignment tip
This double ended instrument makes correct bracket placement easier by
using the alignment tip in the arch wire slot and adjusting alignment. It
can also be used for flash removal.
678-212M - Hu-Friedy Direct Bond LP Tube Holder
Designed to fit inside the positioning guides of LP Low Profile tubes and
hold the tube securely during bonding at the posterior.
001-100F - with fine tip
Use this instrument for firmly holding smaller or mini brackets.

001-222
Positive Positioner
Designed to hold any direct bond attachment. Easy forward or backward
releasing will not dislodge brackets. Lightweight, hard anodized aluminum.

010-013 010-013
Double Ended Band Seater 001-222

Featuring sharp and distinct serrated tips on both ends for seating and
contouring bands efficiently. 010-500

861-210
High Heat Bite Stick
Hygienic and economical, this bite stick seats bands easily with a steel, tri-
angular tip which allows easy access to interproximal area. Sold three per
package. Heat resistant plastic can be used in all heat sterilizers up to 370F.

010-500
Mallet Handled Band Pusher
Offering superior control, the mallet handle and serrated tip provide a firm
861-210
grip for pushing, burnishing, and seating bands.

010-014
6 College Tweezers
A stainless steel multi-functional tweezers with longer, serrated tips.

010-012
Perry Dressing Tweezers
This popular stainless steel multi-functional
tweezers features serrated, angled tips.

010-014

010-012
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LIGATING INSTRUMENTS

Instruments
010-776
Mathieu Needle Holder

010-776

010-775M
Mini Mathieu Needle Holder
A Mathieu with tapered, serrated tips specially designed for liga-
ture application. Super fine tip and short beaks allow ligatures to
be firmly gripped without intruding into the lumen.
010-775M Stainless steel with locking handle.

010-775
Mathieu Needle Holder

010-775
010-775N
Mathieu Needle Holder - narrow
For easy application of ligatures. Serrations along entire length
of tip allow for application of chain elastics as well as ligatures.
Stainless steel with locking handle.
010-775N

010-8015
Smaha Forceps - straight
Ultra thin straight tips are especially useful for placement in dif-
010-8015 ficult areas. Stainless steel with serrated tips and locking handle.

010-771
Hemostat
5" straight hemostatic forceps. Stainless steel with serrated tips
and locking handle.

010-772
Hemostat - fine tip
4 3/4" straight mosquito hemostatic forceps. Stainless steel with
serrated tips and locking handle.

010-771 010-772

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SPECIALTY INSTRUMENTS & ACCESSORIES
Instruments

001-505 - Small
001-506 - Large
100-400
Distal Twister
TM
010-008

Cinchback bends are quick and easy by inserting the tip over
the distal end of the arch wire and twisting in the desired
direction. Small size is ideal for wire sizes up to .018 round and
square sizes up to .016 x .016. The large will accommodate
001-501 round wire up to .020, and rectangular wire up to .021 x .025.

100-400
Adjustable Enamel Stripper
Specially designed and developed for easy, efficient removal
and recontouring of the interproximal tooth enamel, for the
010-015
widening of contact points or for the removal of overhanging
fillings. Sterilizable.
001-102 Kit: Includes enamel stripper, 12 single and double sided steel
strips of assorted grits, instructions
Replacement steel strips, single sided grit
100-401 12 fine grit
100-402 12 medium grit
010-751 100-403 12 coarse grit

100-700
100-700
001-505
Convertible Cap Remover
For ease in removing the convertible caps on molar tubes.
Replacement blades are available.
100-701 10 replacement blades

010-015
Alexander Bracket Placement Guide
Approximates correct vertical height of bracket placement.
Provides vertical placement options of 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5
mm, and 5.0 mm depending on tooth.

001-501
Dontrix Gauge
Measures the force of coil springs and elastics up to 16
ounces. Marked in one ounce increments.

010-008
Spatula
Single ended stainless steel with a combination of flexibility
and strength for mixing cement. Smooth, highly polished
surface makes cleanup easy.

001-102
Direct Bond Adhesive Remover
Double ended curved tips for scraping adhesive in hard to
reach places.

010-751
Band Seater/Cement Scaler
Serrated band seating tip on one end and curved tip on the
other end for scraping excess adhesive.

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Instruments
010-011
Stainless Steel Mouth Mirror 010-011
007-005
Durable stainless steel, front surface mirror.

861-099
Plastic Mouth Mirror 861-099
Made from durable disposable white nylon with precision ground glass mirror for low
distortion. 24 pieces per package.

007-005
Heavy Duty Wire Cutter
Ideal for cutting facebows - both inner and outer bows. Well honed cutting edges
will not nick the wire. Blades will lock in closed position for safe storage. Features a
hard chrome finish for a more professional look and soft vinyl grips for comfort and
leverage. Another "must" for every office and lab.
Maximum cutting capacity: .080" diameter stainless steel.

010-835
Pliers Rack
White plastic rack holds instruments with tips up for easy identification.
Cold sterilize. 5 1/2 x 9 x 4 3/4 (13.75 cm x 22.5 cm x 11.88 cm)

010-836
Instrument Tray
White plastic tray has 7 compartments that hold instruments conveniently and a
multipurpose storage tray. Cold sterilize. 2 1/8 x 6 3/16 x 8 (5.4 cm x 15.8 cm x 20 cm)

010-010
Boone Gauge
Measures for bracket height. Flat surface rests on incisal/occlusal surface of tooth.
Fixed pin scribes mark for bracket heights of 3.5 mm, 4 mm, 4.5 mm and 5 mm.

001-6015
Medic 365 Instrument Lubricant
Synthetic lubricant and preservative for instruments that offers
water repellent surface protection and resistance to heat
and oxidation. Available in an 8 ounce dropper bottle.

010-101
Micrometer
Direct reading from .0001 to 1 inch.
001-6015
010-835

010-010

010-101
010-836

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INSTRUMENTS FOR SELF LIGATING BRACKETS
Instruments

Empower Instrument
678-901E - Single prong tip for opening using gingival tail of clip. Double prong tip for
opening using facial hole or for pressing wire into bottom of slot during clip closing.

Vision LP Instruments
678-901 - single ended for brackets
678-901H - double ended for brackets
678-901MB - double ended for molars and brackets
010-902 - double ended for molars and brackets (optional style)

T3 Instruments
010-255 - T3 open/close Instrument
010-255S - T3 open/close instrument, short
678-903 - Hu-Friedy open/close instrument
GK-5013 - Hu-Friedy T3 positioning instrument

010-255S

010-255 678-903

GK-5013

678-901

678-901H 010-902
901MB

678-901E

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Preventing Corrosion
Corrosion can attack any stainless steel
instrument from any manufacturer. A
little effort to ensure the cleanliness
of the part during sterilization goes a
long way.Stainless steel surfaces require
access to oxygen to form a protective
chromium oxide layer. This chromium
oxide layer (passive layer) is what gives
stainless steel its corrosion resistance.
What prevents oxygen from contact-
ing stainless steel? Moisture, dirt, and
cement left on the instrument are typical
causes that prevent oxygen from con-
tacting stainless steel during the
sterilization process. Instruments should
be thoroughly brushed clean before
sterilization. All instruments should be
sterilized in the open position and then
thoroughly dried after sterilization,
taking special care in the joint areas and
crevices.
Corroded instruments should never be
sterilized with non-corroded instruments
as the iron oxide on the corroded instru-
ment can transfer to the non-corroded
instrument, attaching itself permanently.
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Instruments
Instrument care and repair
It is important to follow strict procedures in the care and maintenance of your
instruments. To assure the longevity and corrosion resistance of your investment,
follow one of these sterilization methods. NOTE: Be sure to read your sterilization
units instruction manual for proper set-up and to adjust for local water conditions.
Always follow your units sterilization parameters.
Dry Heat Sterilization:
1. Remove any debris from instruments using a brush or towel.
2. Perform an ultrasonic cleaning using a general purpose cleaner.
3. Dry thoroughly with oil/water-free compressed air or towel.
4. Place instruments on racks.
5. Sterilize following parameters given by sterilization unit manufacturer.
6. Lubricate immediately with a silicone-based lubricant.
Autoclaving:
1. Remove any debris from instruments using a brush or towel.
2. Perform an ultrasonic cleaning using a general purpose cleaner.
3. Dry thoroughly with oil/water-free compressed air or towel.
4. Place instruments on autoclave tray with jaws open.
5. Sterilize following parameters given by sterilization unit manufacturer.
6. Allow instruments to cool after sterilization cycle.
7. Remove instruments and ensure instruments are free of moisture by towel drying.
8. Lubricate immediately with a silicone-based lubricant.
Chemclaving (unsaturated chemical vapor):
1. Remove any debris from instruments using a brush or towel.
2. Perform an ultrasonic cleaning using a general purpose cleaner.
3. Dry thoroughly with oil/water-free compressed air or towel.
4. Place instruments on chemclave tray with jaws open. Place layer of paper
toweling between instruments.
5. Sterilize following parameters given by sterilization unit manufacturer.
6. Depressurize the equipment and allow instruments to cool after sterilization cycle.
7. Remove instruments and ensure instruments are free of moisture by towel drying.
8. Lubricate immediately with a silicone-based lubricant.
Cold Sterilization (disinfection):
1. Remove any debris from instruments using a brush or towel.
2. Perform an ultrasonic cleaning using a general purpose cleaner.
3. Dry thoroughly with oil/water-free compressed air or towel.
4. Immerse instruments in a 2% glutaraldehyde sterilizing solution.
5. Remove the instruments from the sterilizing solution, rinse in water, and towel
dry to ensure instrument is free of moisture.
6. Lubricate immediately with a silicone-based lubricant.
Helpful Hint: Dipping instruments in a water-based surgical milk prior to ultra-
sonic cleaning reduces the incidence of spots, stains, and corrosion. Surgical
milk is an interface surface corrosion inhibitor and lubricant that helps to ensure
proper movement of hinges and provides a protective barrier that arrests
discoloration and corrosion during sterilization.
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Instruments

INSTRUMENT RECONDITIONING AND REPAIR PROGRAM

Instruments need regular preventative check ups. To preserve the accuracy and extend the life of your instruments,
it's important to recondition them every 6 to 9 months. American Orthodontics offers precise sharpening, retipping,
and reconditioning/polishing of your instruments in a timely manner. We also recondition and repair instruments
from other manufacturers (excluding Hu-Friedy).

000-030 Sharpen
000-031 Retip
000-032 Recondition
(may include joint adjustment, reserrating, and polishing)

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