The Distal End Cutter TC with Safety Hold is a professional orthodontic product developed to support precise, controlled work during clinical or laboratory procedures. Published product information describes it as follows: Distal-end cutter that cuts close to the buccal tube while securely retaining the cut wire segment. Tungsten-carbide inserts provide precise cutting and extended wear. Its purpose-specific configuration helps the operator approach the intended task with dependable positioning and clear manual control.
Its principal functional elements include safety-hold function retains cut wire; cuts close to the buccal tube; 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.
Its professional applications include the following: Distal archwire cutting; Retention of cut wire segments; and Reducing loose-wire risk during chairside 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 TC with Safety Hold 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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- Safety-hold function retains cut wire
- Cuts close to the buccal tube
- Tungsten-carbide cutting inserts
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | Distal End Cutter TC with Safety Hold |
| SKU | 900XP |
| Category | Distal End Cutters |
| Maximum archwire capacity | .021 × .025 in |
| Weight | 0.15 lb |
| Dimensions | 5.1 × 2.1 × 0.3 in |
| Instrument type | Orthodontic Wire Cutter |
| Primary function | Distal archwire cutting |
| Working configuration | Safety-hold function retains cut wire |
| Secondary functional feature | Cuts close to the buccal tube |
| Intended professional use | Retention of cut wire segments |
| Workflow application | Reducing loose-wire risk during chairside adjustments |
| Professional setting | Orthodontic clinical practice or laboratory use, as applicable |
Professional Applications
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- Distal archwire cutting
- Retention of cut wire segments
- Reducing loose-wire risk during chairside adjustments
- Supporting controlled instrument positioning during distal archwire cutting
- Improving procedural consistency when performing retention of cut wire segments
- Integration into routine orthodontic workflows involving reducing loose-wire risk during chairside 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 |














