Orthodontic pliers serve a variety of functions, including grasping, bending, and placing ligature wires.
Table 1: Comparison of Prices and Package Quantity
| Product | Price ($) | Package Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic Ligature Director Tucker, Double End | 97.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Small Plugger/Picker, Double End | 76.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Picker/Ligature Director, Double End | 84.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Patterson® Ligature Director Instrument, Double End | 58.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Orthodontic Ligature Director Plugger, Double End | 91.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Patterson® Positive Positioner Instrument, Single End | 51.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Distal Cinch Back Hand Instrument, Double End | 140.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Fillion Explorer/Ligature Director, Double End | 85.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Wire Erich Arch Bar Coil | 71.99 | 1/Pkg |
| Ligature Director/Scaler, Double End | 82.99 | 1/Pkg |
Table 2: Comparison of Key Features
| Product | Handle Type | Manufacturer Name | Number of Ends | Tip Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic Ligature Director Tucker, Double End | 41 Round | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | Ligature Director, Ligature Tucker |
| Small Plugger/Picker, Double End | 6 Satin Steel | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | Plugger, Ligature Picker |
| Picker/Ligature Director, Double End | 6 Satin Steel | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | Ligature Picker, Ligature Director |
| Patterson® Ligature Director Instrument, Double End | 6-Sided | Patterson Dental Supply | Double | Ligature Director |
| Orthodontic Ligature Director Plugger, Double End | 2 Octagonal | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | Ligature Director, Plugger |
| Patterson® Positive Positioner Instrument, Single End | Round | Patterson Dental Supply | Single | Positive Positioner |
| Distal Cinch Back Hand Instrument, Double End | N/A | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | Wire Bender |
| Fillion Explorer/Ligature Director, Double End | 41 Round | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | Explorer, Ligature Director |
| Wire Erich Arch Bar Coil | N/A | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | N/A | N/A |
| Ligature Director/Scaler, Double End | 6 Satin Steel | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | Ligature Director, Scaler |
Top 10 Orthodontic Band Seaters & Pushers
1. Orthodontic Ligature Director Tucker, Double End
All Hu-Friedy orthodontic instruments are hand crafted from Immunity Steel® to ensure long-lasting, precision performance. The ergonomic design provides maximum comfort and safety to both dentist and patient.
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Ligature Director, Ligature Tucker
Top 10 Dental Pliers Used in Orthodontics
2. Small Plugger/Picker, Double End
Finely tuned to achieve accurate weight, balance and tip alignment, Hu-Friedy produces only the highest caliber tips and handles in the manner of precision and excellence you demand.
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Plugger, Ligature Picker
3. Picker/Ligature Director, Double End
Finely tuned to achieve accurate weight, balance and tip alignment, Hu-Friedy produces only the highest caliber tips and handles, in the manner of precision and excellence you demand.
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Ligature Picker, Ligature Director
4. Patterson® Ligature Director Instrument, Double End
The Ligature Director from Patterson has a double end; one of which is straight and notched and the other, which is angled.
Handle Type: 6-Sided
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Ligature Director
5. Orthodontic Ligature Director Plugger, Double End
All Hu-Friedy orthodontic instruments are hand crafted from Immunity Steel® to ensure long-lasting, precision performance. The ergonomic design provides maximum comfort and safety to both dentist and patient.
Handle Type: 2 Octagonal
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Ligature Director, Plugger
6. Patterson® Positive Positioner Instrument, Single End
The Positive Positioner Ligature Instrument from Patterson is a single-ended instrument, designed to hold any direct bond attachment.
Handle Type: Round
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Positive Positioner
7. Distal Cinch Back Hand Instrument, Double End
Distal Cinch Back Hand Instrument is used to bend stainless steel archwire to the 1st or 2nd molar.
- Slender, double working ends help improve access and visibility in the posterior region
- Used to cinch back posterior wire distal to buccal tube
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Wire Bender
8. Fillion Explorer/Ligature Director, Double End
Finely tuned to achieve accurate weight, balance and tip alignment, Hu-Friedy produces only the highest caliber tips and handles, in the manner of precision and excellence you demand.
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Explorer, Ligature Director
9. Wire Erich Arch Bar Coil
Finely tuned to achieve accurate weight, balance and tip alignment, Hu-Friedy produces only the highest caliber tips and handles, in the manner of precision and excellence you demand.
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
10. Ligature Director/Scaler, Double End
Finely tuned to achieve accurate weight, balance and tip alignment, Hu-Friedy produces only the highest caliber tips and handles, in the manner of precision and excellence you demand.
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Ligature Director, Scaler
