Tweezers are dental instruments used to place small objects in the mouth and retrieve small objects from the mouth. These tweezers come in either locking or nonlocking types; the locking type has sides that lock together to prevent materials from being dropped. The working ends come in various styles, such as straight, curved, serrated, or smooth.
Table 1: Comparison of Features of Dental Tweezers
| Product Name | Locking | Manufacturer Name | Material | Overall Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweezers 53A | Locking | Buffalo Dental Mfg Co Inc. | N/A | 4-3/4″ |
| Curved Soldering Tweezer | Non-Locking | Miltex by Integra | Stainless Steel | 6-1/4″ |
| Titanium Tweezers | N/A | PDT INC | Titanium | N/A |
| Diamond Tweezers | N/A | Ivoclar Vivadent N.A. | N/A | N/A |
| Tweezers Acid Resistant | Non-Locking | American Dental Supply | Plastic | 5-3/4″ |
| Pattern 5 Tweezer | Non-Locking | Dixon Inc. | Stainless Steel | N/A |
| Meriam Tweezers | N/A | PDT INC | Stainless Steel | N/A |
| Slim Buccal Tube Bonder Tweezers | Non-Locking | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | N/A | N/A |
| Patterson Perry Dressing Tweezers Bonding Instruments | Non-Locking | Patterson Dental Supply | Stainless Steel | 5″ |
| Jacket-Grip Tweezers | Non-Locking | Renfert Dental Corp | N/A | N/A |
Table 2: Comparison of Numeric Features for Dental Tweezers
| Product Name | Price (USD) | Reviews (out of 5) | Overall Length (inches) | Package Quantity | Tip Texture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweezers 53A | 12.29 | 5 | 4-3/4 | 1 | Smooth |
| Curved Soldering Tweezer | 60.99 | 5 | 6-1/4 | 1 | Smooth |
| Titanium Tweezers | 54.99 | 5 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Diamond Tweezers | 67.99 | 5 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Tweezers Acid Resistant | 12.49 | 4 | 5-3/4 | 2 | Smooth |
| Pattern 5 Tweezer | 24.99 | 4.5 | N/A | 1 | Smooth |
| Meriam Tweezers | 48.99 | 4 | N/A | 1 | Curved |
| Slim Buccal Tube Bonder Tweezers | 131.99 | 4.5 | N/A | 1 | Smooth |
| Patterson Perry Dressing Tweezers Bonding Instruments | 39.99 | 4.5 | 5 | 1 | Serrated |
1. Tweezers 53A with Slide Lock
No. 53A Tweezer is a high-quality, economical instrument for precise part holding and positioning tasks.
Locking: Locking
Manufacturer Name: Buffalo Dental Mfg Co Inc.
Overall Length: 4-3/4″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Texture: Smooth
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2. Curved Soldering Tweezer Stainless Steel
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Miltex by Integra
Material: Stainless Steel
Overall Length: 6-1/4″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Shape: Curved
Tip Texture: Smooth
3. Tweezers – Titanium
Titanium Tweezers allow implants, screws, and pins to be handled safely and without damage.
- Titanium material
- Blue
- Indicated for use on implants, screws, and pins
Manufacturer Name: PDT INC
Material: Titanium
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
4. Diamond Tweezers
Diamond Tweezers from Ivoclar Vivadent are used to place onlays on the crystallization pin during the restoration process.
Manufacturer Name: Ivoclar Vivadent N.A.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
5. Tweezers Acid Resistant Plastic Yellow
Acid resistant, will not corrode or cause flash plating. Yellow high-visibility plastic.
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: American Dental Supply
Material: Plastic
Overall Length: 5-3/4″
Package Quantity: 2/Pkg
Tip Texture: Smooth
6. Pattern 5 Tweezer
Pattern 5 Tweezers have very narrow needle-like points and are made of stainless steel.
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Dixon Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Texture: Smooth
7. Tweezers – Meriam
Meriam Tweezers are key to maintain a firm hold on items inside or outside of the oral cavity.
- Heavy-gauge, heat-treated stainless steel
- Double angle tips
- Diagnostic
Manufacturer Name: PDT INC
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity:1/Pkg
Tip Shape: Curved
8. Slim Buccal Tube Bonder Tweezers
Slim Buccal Tube Bonder Tweezers are used for proper and effective buccal tube bond placement.
Application: Orthodontic
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Texture: Smooth
9. Patterson® Perry Dressing Tweezers
The Perry Dressing Tweezers from Patterson have serrated angled tips.
Application: Orthodontic
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Material: Stainless Steel
Overall Length: 5″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Shape: Angled
Tip Texture: Serrated
10. Jacket-Grip Tweezers
Jacket-Grip Tweezers are used for a secure hold on crowns and bridges and replaceable fine diamond tips.
Application: Restorative
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Renfert Dental Corp
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Shape: Curved
Tip Texture: Smooth
