The De La Rosa with Grooves is a professional orthodontic product developed to support precise, controlled work during clinical or laboratory procedures. Published product information describes it as follows: Arch-forming plier for round or rectangular wire, featuring three groove sizes for controlled wire engagement and contouring. Its purpose-specific configuration helps the operator approach the intended task with dependable positioning and clear manual control.
Its principal functional elements include for round and rectangular archwires; three calibrated beak grooves; and supports repeatable archwire contouring. 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 groove sizes: 0.40 / 0.46 / 0.56 mm.
Its professional applications include the following: Forming orthodontic archwires; Contouring round or rectangular wire; and Chairside and laboratory wire adjustment. 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 De La Rosa with Grooves 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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- For round and rectangular archwires
- Three calibrated beak grooves
- Supports repeatable archwire contouring
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | De La Rosa with Grooves |
| SKU | 817XP |
| Category | Utility and Bending Pliers |
| Groove sizes | 0.40 / 0.46 / 0.56 mm |
| Weight | 0.16 lb |
| Dimensions | 5.1 × 2.1 × 0.3 in |
| Instrument type | Professional Orthodontic Instrument |
| Primary function | Forming orthodontic archwires |
| Working configuration | For round and rectangular archwires |
| Secondary functional feature | Three calibrated beak grooves |
| Intended professional use | Contouring round or rectangular wire |
| Workflow application | Chairside and laboratory wire adjustment |
| Professional setting | Orthodontic clinical practice or laboratory use, as applicable |
Professional Applications
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- Forming orthodontic archwires
- Contouring round or rectangular wire
- Chairside and laboratory wire adjustment
- Supporting controlled instrument positioning during forming orthodontic archwires
- Improving procedural consistency when performing contouring round or rectangular wire
- Integration into routine orthodontic workflows involving chairside and laboratory wire adjustment
Use by trained orthodontic professionals in appropriately equipped clinical or laboratory settings
| Weight | 0.16 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.1 × 2.1 × 0.3 in |













