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Cutters

Orthodontic cutters trim archwires, ligatures and pins. The difference between them is what they cut and where: a distal end cutter reaches behind the last molar, a ligature cutter gets under a tie wire without touching the bracket, and a hard wire cutter handles stainless steel and heavy wire that would chip a lighter blade.

This collection lists the cutters alongside the pliers and removers they are used with. Order single instruments, or send your list for a quote.

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  • Perry Pliers Curved
    $15.00 - $15.00
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    Perry Pliers Curved

    Perry Pliers Curved is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately alig...

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  • Cotton Pliers
    $15.00 - $15.00
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    Cotton Pliers

    Cotton Pliers is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately aligned ja...

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  • Cotton Pliers with Lock
    $15.00 - $15.00
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    Cotton Pliers with Lock

    Cotton Pliers with Lock is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately ...

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  • Flush Cut Distal End Cutter Long Handle
    $65.00 - $65.00
    $65.00
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    $65.00

    Flush Cut Distal End Cutter Long Handle

    Flush Cut Distal End Cutter Long Handle is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument feat...

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    $65.00 - $65.00
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  • Adhesive Removing Pliers Replacement Tip
    $21.00 - $21.00
    $21.00
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    $21.00

    Adhesive Removing Pliers Replacement Tip

    Adhesive Removing Pliers Replacement Tip is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument fea...

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  • Tweed Loop Forming Pliers Replacement Tip
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    $75.00

    Tweed Loop Forming Pliers Replacement Tip

    Tweed Loop Forming Pliers Replacement Tip is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument fe...

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    $75.00 - $75.00
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  • 107 Round Nose Pliers
    $25.00 - $25.00
    $25.00
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    $25.00

    107 Round Nose Pliers

    107 Round Nose Pliers is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately al...

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  • Vertical Clear Aligner Plier
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    $75.00

    Vertical Clear Aligner Plier

    Vertical Clear Aligner Plier is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accura...

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  • Horizontal Plier
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    $75.00

    Horizontal Plier

    Horizontal Plier is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately aligned...

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  • Crescent Plier
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    Crescent Plier

    Crescent Plier is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately aligned j...

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  • Bite Forming Plier
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    Bite Forming Plier

    Bite Forming Plier is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately align...

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  • Flattening Plier
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    Flattening Plier

    Flattening Plier is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately aligned...

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  • Thermo Plier
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    Thermo Plier

    Thermo Plier is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately aligned jaw...

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  • Thermo Pliers
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    Thermo Pliers

    Thermo Pliers is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accurately aligned ja...

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  • Activation Plier Medium 1.5mm
    $75.00 - $75.00
    $75.00
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    $75.00

    Activation Plier Medium 1.5mm

    Activation Plier Medium 1.5mm is a precision orthodontic plier designed for wire manipulation and bracket placement. This instrument features accur...

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  • Wire Cutting Plier 16cm
    $238.21 - $238.21
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    Wire Cutting Plier 16cm

    Wire cutting plier, 16cm working length. German surgical-steel construction for orthopedic wire cutting applications. About this instrument Bandage...

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  • Wire Cutter TC 15cm Hard Wire Max 1.5mm
    $262.76 - $262.76
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    Wire Cutter TC 15cm Hard Wire Max 1.5mm

    Wire cutter with tungsten carbide (TC) inserts, 15cm working length, rated for hard wire up to 1.5mm diameter. German surgical-steel construction f...

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  • Finger Ring Cutter, saw blade alone
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    $33.26
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    Finger Ring Cutter, saw blade alone

    Replacement saw blade for a finger ring cutter, designed for precise and safe removal of metal rings. Made from durable material to ensure clean cu...

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    $33.26
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    $33.26
  • Double Edge Sickle Knife - Curved
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    $113.90
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    Double Edge Sickle Knife - Curved

    The Double Edge Sickle Knife - Curved is a surgical instrument designed for precise cutting in oral, dental, and otologic procedures. The curved do...

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    $113.90
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  • 8" Side Cutter TC inserts capacity 1.6mm Tips Cut Off
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    $406.22
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    8" Side Cutter TC inserts capacity 1.6mm Tips Cut Off

    The 8-inch Side Cutter with TC (Tungsten Carbide) inserts is a precision cutting tool designed for medical applications, specifically for cutting w...

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    $406.22
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    $406.22
  • 7" Front and Side Wire Cutter with TC cap 1.6mm
    $0.00 - $0.00
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    $592.70
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    7" Front and Side Wire Cutter with TC cap 1.6mm

    This cutter is ideal for use in delicate medical procedures such as orthopedic, dental, and surgical work, where precision and reliability are crit...

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    $592.70
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  • 6 1/4" Smith Wire Cutter - serrated.
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    $108.86
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    6 1/4" Smith Wire Cutter - serrated.

    The 6 1/4-inch Smith Wire Cutter with serrated edges is a precision tool designed for cutting through medical wires with added grip and control. Th...

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    $108.86
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  • 6 1/4" Finger Ring Cutter with Nickel Plate.
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    $120.96
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    6 1/4" Finger Ring Cutter with Nickel Plate.

    The 6 1/4" Finger Ring Cutter with nickel plating is a durable tool designed to safely and efficiently remove rings from swollen or injured fingers...

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  • 5 1/2" Wire Cutter  GG hard 1.0mm/soft 1.5mm.
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    $159.26
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    $159.26

    5 1/2" Wire Cutter  GG hard 1.0mm/soft 1.5mm.

    The 5 1/2-inch wire cutter with GG (Gripping Grasp) end cut is specifically designed for precision cutting in medical applications. It is capable o...

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    $159.26
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    $159.26

What This Collection Covers

  • Distal end cutters with safety hold — standard, flush cut, mini head, long handle
  • Light wire pliers with cutter and Bird Beak and Jarabak pliers with cutter
  • Removers — posterior band removing and crown removing pliers, adhesive removing replacement tips
  • Companion pliers — Weingart, How, Tweed, Adams, Young, loop adjusting and optical pliers, Mathieu elastic pliers and needle holders, crown and band crimping pliers
  • Clear aligner plier — vertical pattern

Flush Cut or Standard?

A standard cutter leaves a very small bevel on the cut end. A flush cutter is ground so the cut is flat and square, leaving no sharp spur to catch the cheek or tongue. For distal ends that sit against soft tissue, flush cut is the comfortable choice for the patient.

How to Choose

Wire type. Light round wire for light wire cutters; stainless and rectangular wire for hard wire cutters.

Location. Distal end cutters for behind the last molar; fine-tip ligature cutters between brackets.

Safety hold. For any cut inside the mouth where the offcut could be lost, choose a safety-hold cutter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a distal end cutter?
A cutter with angled blades that trims the end of an archwire behind the last bracket or tube, usually with a safety hold to retain the offcut.

Can a ligature cutter cut archwire?
No. Ligature and pin cutters are for fine tie wire. Use a hard wire or distal end cutter for archwire.

Related categories: orthodontics, orthodontic pliers, hard wire cutters, pin and ligature cutters, pin and wire cutters and wire cutters and nippers.