Bird Beak Pliers

Bird Beak Pliers – Orthodontic Wire-Forming Tool

A reliable and versatile plier designed for orthodontic professionals, these Bird Beak Pliers are crafted to form loops, springs, and offsets in archwires while providing precise control and avoiding wire damage. With one beak often rounded and the other pyramid-shaped (or cone), they excel in shaping wires up to approximately 0.030″ (0.76 mm) diameter.

Key Features

• Round & Pyramid / Cone Shaped Tips — The dual-tip design helps prevent scoring or damaging wires while forming bends and loops.

• Capacity for Wires to ~0.030″ (0.76 mm) — Suitable for forming heavy stainless steel wires and spring segments.

• High-Quality Stainless Steel Construction — Built with corrosion-resistant stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization and clinical use.

• Versatile Utility for Loop Forming & Wire Adjustment — Ideal for bending wires, forming loops, creating springs, and making offsets in both clinical and laboratory settings.

• Accessible Design for Chair-Side and Lab Use — Long-tip versions are available for better posterior reach and tighter access zones.

• Reusable & Autoclavable — Designed for long-term use in professional orthodontic environments.

Applications

• Forming loops, springs, and offsets in orthodontic appliances and arch-wires

• Adjusting arch-wire segments, clasps, and retention wires

• Wire bending tasks in both clinic and laboratory settings

• Shaping wires in tight or posterior areas with long-tip variants

Ideal For

• Orthodontists, dental technicians, and assistants engaged in wire forming or appliance adjustments

• Practices and labs requiring a dependable general-purpose plier for wire work

• Educational settings teaching orthodontic wire bending and loop formation techniques