Howe Utility Pliers – Angled 12.5 cm
Product Code: N21150431
One Plier, Fewer Instrument Changes
The instrument you reach for most during a procedure shouldn’t be the one that slows you down. The Howe Utility Pliers – Angled 12.5 cm are built to hold, position and manipulate wires, brackets, bands, ligatures and auxiliary components with one dependable grip — cutting down on how often you need to switch tools mid-adjustment.
The angled serrated beak configuration opens up visibility and access to posterior and hard-to-reach regions, so you can work with confidence exactly where control matters most.
A Compact Instrument Built for a Full Day of Cases
Manufactured from premium surgical stainless steel with a smooth, precisely controlled hinge mechanism, these pliers are engineered for excellent durability and corrosion resistance through repeated sterilization. The compact 12.5 cm design balances leverage with maneuverability, and the ergonomic handles help reduce hand fatigue across longer appointments.
Key Features
- Angled serrated beaks provide improved access to posterior regions
- Secure, non-slip grip for handling orthodontic wires and accessories
- Compact 12.5 cm design enhances maneuverability and precision
- Ideal for positioning brackets, bands, tubes, ligatures and auxiliary components
- Slim working ends improve visibility during intraoral procedures
- Manufactured from premium surgical stainless steel
- Ergonomic handle design reduces operator fatigue
- Smooth hinge mechanism ensures precise, controlled operation
- Highly resistant to corrosion and repeated sterilization
- Fully autoclavable for routine clinical use
- Backed by a one-year warranty
- Made by OrthodentalUSA Corp. and shipped from the USA
Technical Specifications
Where This Instrument Earns Its Place in Your Tray
- Holding and positioning orthodontic archwires
- Handling brackets, bands and buccal tubes
- Placing and removing ligatures and auxiliary components
- Manipulating orthodontic springs and elastomeric accessories
- Performing chairside wire adjustments
- Accessing posterior intraoral areas with improved visibility
- Orthodontic laboratory procedures
- Routine fixed appliance treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Howe utility pliers earn a permanent spot in an orthodontic tray?
Because they handle more tasks than almost any other single instrument in the tray — holding wires steady, seating bands, positioning brackets and managing ligatures — which reduces how often you need to reach for a different plier mid-procedure.
How do I decide between the angled, curved and straight versions?
Choose based on the access you need most often: the angled beak favors posterior visibility and hard-to-reach quadrants, the curved beak suits general-purpose handling with a natural wrist angle, and the straight beak offers direct, in-line access for anterior work. Many practices keep more than one version on hand for exactly this reason.
Can one plier really replace several specialty instruments?
For general holding, positioning and manipulation tasks, yes — a well-made utility plier reduces instrument changes during a procedure. It’s not a substitute for task-specific pliers like bracket removers or crimping pliers, but it covers the everyday handling work that would otherwise require picking up several different tools.
How much clinical use can this instrument realistically hold up to?
Built from premium surgical stainless steel with a smooth hinge mechanism, it’s designed for daily use and repeated autoclave cycles without losing grip precision — making it a durable, long-term addition to the tray rather than a short-lived consumable.
Is the 12.5 cm size comfortable for extended chairside use?
Yes. The compact 12.5 cm length and ergonomic handle design are proportioned to reduce hand fatigue during longer appointments, while still providing enough leverage for confident, controlled manipulation.
Price
Regular Price: $35.00 — VIP Price: $31.50
