The Crimpable Archwire Hook Plier is a professional orthodontic product developed to support precise, controlled work during clinical or laboratory procedures. Published product information describes it as follows: Crimping plier designed for surgical ball hooks and auxiliaries. A slotted tip securely holds the component to provide positive crimping on the archwire. Its purpose-specific configuration helps the operator approach the intended task with dependable positioning and clear manual control.
Its principal functional elements include slotted tip for secure auxiliary retention; positive crimping action; and designed for ball hooks and auxiliaries. These details are intended to improve engagement with the relevant orthodontic component and make each movement more deliberate during routine use. Published technical information includes working tip: Slotted.
Its professional applications include the following: Crimping surgical ball hooks; Securing orthodontic auxiliaries to archwires; and Chairside placement of crimpable components. By combining task-specific access with controlled handling, it can help streamline the clinical sequence and promote consistent execution at the chairside or workbench, as applicable.
As part of the Utility and Bending Pliers category, the Crimpable Archwire Hook Plier is suited to orthodontic teams that require a dedicated product for repeatable day-to-day procedures. Its focused design makes it a practical addition to organized instrument setups, supporting efficient workflow while allowing the clinician or technician to maintain direct control over the procedure.
Key Features
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- Slotted tip for secure auxiliary retention
- Positive crimping action
- Designed for ball hooks and auxiliaries
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | Crimpable Archwire Hook Plier |
| SKU | 820XP |
| Category | Utility and Bending Pliers |
| Working tip | Slotted |
| Weight | 0.15 lb |
| Dimensions | 5.1 × 2.1 × 0.3 in |
| Instrument type | Orthodontic Plier |
| Primary function | Crimping surgical ball hooks |
| Working configuration | Slotted tip for secure auxiliary retention |
| Secondary functional feature | Positive crimping action |
| Intended professional use | Securing orthodontic auxiliaries to archwires |
| Workflow application | Chairside placement of crimpable components |
| Professional setting | Orthodontic clinical practice or laboratory use, as applicable |
Professional Applications
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- Crimping surgical ball hooks
- Securing orthodontic auxiliaries to archwires
- Chairside placement of crimpable components
- Supporting controlled instrument positioning during crimping surgical ball hooks
- Improving procedural consistency when performing securing orthodontic auxiliaries to archwires
- Integration into routine orthodontic workflows involving chairside placement of crimpable components
- Use by trained orthodontic professionals in appropriately equipped clinical or laboratory settings
