Description
Orthodontic Distal – Cutters Fig. 67 TC
Size: 13 cm
Dental Instruments
SMS Instrument Fig 67 Distal end cutter used to cuts the wire as close as possible to the buccal tube, holding securely the portion of wire cut. The distal end cutter is capable of cutting arch wires up to 0.21” x 0.25” both intraoral and extra oral method. It is used exclusively for cutting the distal end of wire protruding out of the moral tubes. It had a safety mechanism to hold the cut arch wires so it does not fall into the patient’s mouth. TC instruments are designed to stay sharp for a significantly longer period of time than other standard instruments.
| Surname | Distal & Cutter |
| Size / Model / Figure | 13 cm |
| curvature | Angled |
| Handle | Plier Tungsten Carbide |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
| Instrument Type | Dental Orthodontic Distal & Cutters
Tungsten Carbide |
| Material | Stainless Steel /Â Tungsten Carbide |
| Disposable or Reusable | Reusable |
| Rusting Prevention | Passivation Processed |
| Cleaning | Ultrasonic Cleaned |
| Sterile or Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile |
| Latex or Latex-Free | Latex-Free |
| Test Performed | Boil, Shape & Performance Test |
| Grade | Premium OR-Grade |
| Packing | Individually Packed in SMS Brand printed Poly-sleeve |
Orthodontic Distal & Cutters
A Dental Orthodontic Distal & cutters have two cutting surfaces at right angles to the long axis of the instrument. These are used for intra oral cutting of the terminal end of a ligated arch wire. They will also catch and hold the cut end of the arch wire, thus preventing the loose end of the wire from injuring the patient. Comprised of two cutting surfaces angled to the right of the instrument’s axis, distal end cutters are used to slice through and remove the terminal end of a ligated arch wire. Distal end cutter orthodontic pliers are used for wire cutting when the dentist treatment of braces.
Tungsten Carbide Distal & Cutter is made out of stainless steel. The gripping portion of the jaws have two pieces (inserts) made out of the metal tungsten carbide. The tungsten carbide inserts are a harder metal
than stainless steel. TC instruments are designed to stay sharp for a significantly longer period of time than other standard instruments. TC instruments are identified by gold handles.
