110 How Pliers, Straight

110 How Pliers – Straight Design

The 110 How Pliers (Straight) are versatile orthodontic instruments designed for placing, adjusting, and removing archwires, pins, ligatures and other small orthodontic auxiliaries. With its straight, narrow jaws and serrated gripping surfaces, this plier offers reliable control and precision in both clinical and laboratory settings.

Key Features

• Straight Jaw Configuration
  The pliers have straight, aligned jaws which provide a direct line-of-sight and comfortable access to wires and auxiliary components without interference from angled tips.

• Serrated Beaks/Gripping Surfaces
  The jaws are serrated (or textured) to firmly grip wires, pins, and small components, reducing slippage during placement or removal.

• Utility Functionality
  Designed as a multipurpose tool in orthodontics—useful for archwire placement, pin insertion/removal, assisting ligature application, and other auxiliary tasks.

• Durable Construction
  Made from medical grade stainless steel (or equivalent), the instrument provides corrosion resistance and durability in repeated clinical use.

• Comfortable Handle & Balanced Design
  The overall design offers ergonomic balance for the operator, helping maintain control during fine manipulations.

• Reusable & Sterilizable
  Built to withstand standard sterilization procedures, maintaining performance and alignment across repeated uses.

Applications

• Placing or adjusting archwires in orthodontic appliances.

• Handling small auxiliaries such as pins, ties, ligatures and wire loops.

• Removing or repositioning components during treatment adjustments.

• Use in orthodontic lab work and chairside procedures where direct, straight access is essential.

Ideal For

• Orthodontists, orthodontic assistants and technicians needing a reliable “go-to” plier for everyday wire/auxiliary handling.

• Dental clinics where efficient wire placement and component adjustments are frequently performed.

• Teaching environments or training clinics where basic, multipurpose instruments are required.