Name: Dental U-Stop Plier Orthodontic Archwire U Bend Notch Braces Tools N21150910U
SKU: N21150910U
Price: 35.00 USD
Availability: InStock

ORTHODENTALUSA | PROFESSIONAL DENTAL INSTRUMENTS

Dental U-Stop Plier

Orthodontic Archwire U-Bend / Notch Stop Plier
with Tungsten Carbide (T/C) Inserted Tips

BRAND NEWSHIPS FROM FLORIDA, USA

orthodentalusa Dental U-Stop Plier - orthodontic archwire stop plier with T/C inserted tips

Precision stops for your archwires – in one squeeze.

✔ Forms a precise U-shaped stop in round archwires with a single squeeze

✔ Rated for round wire up to 0.65 mm (approx. .025″)

✔ Tungsten carbide (T/C) inserted tips for a hard-wearing, accurate bending surface

✔ Keeps the wire from sliding through molar tubes and poking into the cheek

✔ For orthodontic practices, dental laboratories and technicians

✔ Brand new

What is a U-Stop Plier?

The orthodentalusa U-Stop Plier (also sold as a U-bend stop plier or stop-forming plier) is a precision orthodontic instrument made to place a small, permanent U-shaped bend – a “stop” – in an archwire.

Once formed, the U-stop works as a mechanical block: the wire can no longer slide through a molar tube or bracket slot. That keeps the archwire where the clinician placed it, helps avoid long wire ends that can irritate the patient’s cheek, and gives you a fast, repeatable alternative to improvised methods such as crimpable stops or bending the wire end back with general-purpose pliers.

The jaws of this plier are fitted with tungsten carbide (T/C) inserts, an extremely hard material commonly used on high-wear instrument tips, so the bending surface is designed to stay accurate through repeated daily use.

Key Features

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Precision U-Notch

Jaws shaped to form a clean, compact U-bend (stop) in the archwire – consistent results from one patient to the next.

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T/C Inserted Tips

Tungsten carbide inserts are designed to resist wear and keep a precise. bending edge with repeated use.

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Up to 0.65 mm Wire

Rated for round archwires up to 0.65 mm (approx. .025″). Please do not exceed the rated wire size.

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Practice & Lab Ready

Suited to orthodontic offices, dental laboratories, technicians and dental education.

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New & Tracked Shipping

Brand-new item, shipped from Florida with tracking included on USPS service.

How to Use – Quick Technique

Select the wire and plan the stop

Use a round archwire within the 0.65 mm limit. Decide where the stop should sit – typically right against the molar tube or bracket where you want the wire locked in place.

Position the jaws

Place the wire between the tips with the U-notch centered on your mark and the wire square to the jaws.

Squeeze firmly in one motion

Close the handles with a smooth, firm squeeze to form the U-shaped stop. Do not twist or rock the plier while closing.

Check the stop

The U-bend should seat against the tube or bracket and the wire should no longer slide. On very thin or highly elastic wires, confirm the hold before seating the patient.

Finish

Make sure there are no sharp or protruding wire ends and that the wire is comfortable for the patient.

General guidance only. Always follow your own clinical protocols and professional judgment.

Typical Applications

✔ Archwire stops at molar tubes – prevents slippage and wire ends sliding into the cheek

✔ Locking archwire position – helps hold the wire centered or in the desired location

✔ Adjusting wire length – a U-bend effectively shortens the span of wire in the mouth

✔ Minor U-bends and notches in round wire during wire adjustment

✔ Dental laboratory wire work – appliance and wire forming at the bench

✔ Training and dental education – a simple, dedicated tool for practising wire bending

Specifications

Brand	orthodentalusa
SKU / Item No.	N2115910U
Product	Dental U-Stop Plier (U-Bend Stop Plier)
Plier type	Orthodontic stop-forming plier (U-Stop)
Maximum wire size	0.65 mm (approx. .025″) – round wire
Working tips	Tungsten carbide (T/C) inserted
Body material	Stainless steel
Intended use	Orthodontics / dental laboratory – professional use
Condition	New
Quantity	1 plier
Supplied	Non-sterile – clean and sterilize before first clinical use

Also known as: Dental U-Stop Plier • Orthodontic Stop Plier • U-Bend Plier • Archwire Notch Plier • Stop-Making Plier • Alicate para tope en U • Alicate para hacer stop (U-Bend)

What’s Included & Why Buy From Us

✔ 1 × orthodentalusa Dental U-Stop Plier (new)

✔ Carefully packed to protect the working tips during transit

✔ Ships from Fort Lauderdale, Florida – fast handling

✔ Responsive support through eBay messages before and after your purchase

✔ Hassle-free returns – see policy below

Care & Maintenance

Good care keeps the tips accurate and the joint smooth for years. Recommended routine for stainless steel orthodontic pliers:

Wipe right after use

Remove cement, composite or debris with gauze before it dries on the instrument.

Clean

Soak in a pH-neutral enzymatic cleaner and/or run in an ultrasonic bath with the jaws open. Rinse with distilled or deionized water.

Dry completely

Dry the joint and tips thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or filtered air – trapped moisture causes corrosion.

Sterilize

Follow your clinic’s infection-control protocol (for example, steam autoclave with the jaws open). Confirm cycle limits with the manufacturer.

Lubricate the joint

Add a drop of non-silicone, instrument-grade lubricant to the box joint and work the handles to spread it. Store dry.

Avoid: bending wire thicker than 0.65 mm, hard or heat-treated wire beyond the rating, bleach/chlorine soaks, abrasive cleaners, and dropping the instrument on its tips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum wire size?

This plier is rated for round wire up to 0.65 mm (approx. .025″).

Q: Will a U-stop hold on very thin NiTi wire?

A U-stop is most reliable on heavier round wires. On very thin, highly elastic wires the hold can vary, so check it before seating the patient; some clinicians use a different retention method on ultra-thin leveling wires.

Q: Is it supplied sterile?

No. Like most dental instruments it is supplied non-sterile. Please clean and sterilize it according to your protocol before clinical use.

Q: Who should use this plier?

It is a professional dental/orthodontic instrument intended for use by dentists, orthodontists, dental technicians and trained staff. It is not a consumer or home-use tool.

Q: Do you ship internationally?

Yes – through eBay International Shipping. Import duties, taxes or customs fees, if any, are the buyer’s responsibility.

Q: How fast do you ship?

We ship from Florida with 1 business day handling; domestic orders travel by USPS with tracking.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

Ships from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 1 business day handling. USPS Ground Advantage with tracking (typically 2–5 business days within the U.S.). International buyers: eBay International Shipping.

Returns

U.S. returns accepted within 14 days (buyer pays return shipping) for a refund or replacement. International returns follow eBay International Shipping terms. Please contact us through eBay messages first – we will gladly help.

Descripción en Español

Alicate para hacer stop (tope en U) – orthodentalusa. Instrumento profesional de ortodoncia que forma una curva en U permanente (stop) en el arco, con un solo apretón. El stop evita que el alambre se deslice por el tubo del molar o por la ranura del bracket y ayuda a prevenir que el extremo del arco irrite la mejilla del paciente.

✔ Puntas con insertos de carburo de tungsteno (T/C) para mayor resistencia al desgaste

✔ Para alambre redondo de hasta 0.65 mm (aprox. .025″)

✔ Producto nuevo

✔ Uso profesional: ortodoncia y laboratorio dental

✔ Se suministra no estéril: limpiar y esterilizar antes de su uso clínico

✔ Cantidad: 1 alicate • Envío desde Florida, EE. UU. con número de rastreo

Thank you for shopping with orthodentalusa

For professional dental use only. Photos are for illustration; minor variations may occur. Specifications are provided by the brand/seller and may vary within normal manufacturing tolerances.