Reshaping a section of archwire or adjusting the curve of a preformed band with a flat-beak utility plier risks flattening the wire’s cross-section or leaving marks on the band surface, since flat jaws do not follow the existing curvature.
Hollow Chop Pliers use a matched concave and convex jaw pair instead, so the beak follows the curved surface of the wire or band rather than working against it, holding the piece securely while allowing a clean, controlled adjustment.
Clinically, this plier is used for general contouring adjustments to archwire and preformed bands during routine treatment visits. Wire capacity reaches .030″. Medical-grade stainless steel, fully autoclavable.
Product Features
- Hollow Chop Pliers use matched concave and convex jaws for archwire and band contouring
- Curved jaw geometry follows existing wire or band curvature without flattening it
- Grips securely without marring or scoring the surface
- Suited to general contouring adjustments during routine treatment visits
- Handles stainless steel archwire up to .030″
- Medical-grade stainless steel, fully autoclavable
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