The Distal End Cutter, Long Handle with TC is a professional orthodontic product developed to support precise, controlled work during clinical or laboratory procedures. Published product information describes it as follows: Long-handle distal-end cutter with a compact head for access to difficult areas. Tungsten-carbide inserts support durable, high-performance cutting. Its purpose-specific configuration helps the operator approach the intended task with dependable positioning and clear manual control.
Its principal functional elements include extra-long handles for leverage; compact head for restricted access; and tungsten-carbide cutting inserts. 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 cutting insert: Tungsten carbide (TC).
Its professional applications include the following: Cutting distal archwire ends; Accessing difficult posterior areas; and Routine fixed-appliance wire adjustments. 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 Distal End Cutters category, the Distal End Cutter, Long Handle with TC 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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- Extra-long handles for leverage
- Compact head for restricted access
- Tungsten-carbide cutting inserts
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | Distal End Cutter, Long Handle with TC |
| SKU | 901XP |
| Category | Distal End Cutters |
| Cutting insert | Tungsten carbide (TC) |
| Weight | 0.15 lb |
| Dimensions | 5.1 × 2.1 × 0.3 in |
| Instrument type | Orthodontic Wire Cutter |
| Primary function | Cutting distal archwire ends |
| Working configuration | Extra-long handles for leverage |
| Secondary functional feature | Compact head for restricted access |
| Intended professional use | Accessing difficult posterior areas |
| Workflow application | Routine fixed-appliance wire adjustments |
| Professional setting | Orthodontic clinical practice or laboratory use, as applicable |
Professional Applications
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- Cutting distal archwire ends
- Accessing difficult posterior areas
- Routine fixed-appliance wire adjustments
- Supporting controlled instrument positioning during cutting distal archwire ends
- Improving procedural consistency when performing accessing difficult posterior areas
- Integration into routine orthodontic workflows involving routine fixed-appliance wire adjustments
- Use by trained orthodontic professionals in appropriately equipped clinical or laboratory settings
| Weight | 0.15 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.1 × 2.1 × 0.3 in |












