Individual Torque Pliers with Key – .018″/.022″
Product Code: N21150903
Same Reference Point, Every Time 
Torque by feel works — until the next patient, the next wire gauge, or the next appointment introduces just enough variation to throw off your result. The Individual Torque Pliers with Key – .018″/.022″ solve that with a dedicated torque plier and double-slot key that gives every third-order adjustment the same fixed mechanical reference point.
The double-slot key covers both .018″ and .022″ bracket systems, so one instrument handles the torque work across the different slot sizes running through your schedule.
Built for Repetition, Not Just Precision
Manufactured from premium stainless steel, this torque system is engineered for durability, corrosion resistance and reliable performance through repeated sterilization cycles — an instrument that holds its precision adjustment after adjustment, case after case.
Key Features
- Designed for individual torque adjustment
- Allows localized torque application without affecting adjacent wire sections
- Includes torque plier and double-slot adjustment key
- Compatible with .018″ and .022″ bracket systems
- Provides precise third-order wire bending control
- Built for finishing and refinement procedures
- Helps improve individual tooth positioning adjustments
- Premium stainless steel construction
- Durable and corrosion-resistant
- Fully autoclavable and reusable
- Backed by a one-year warranty
- Made by OrthodentalUSA Corp. and shipped from the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the key actually do that the male & female set doesn’t?
The double-slot key seats into a specific slot size on the plier, giving you a fixed reference point for each adjustment. That structure supports more repeatable results between visits and between different wire gauges, compared to the fully manual feel of a male/female pairing.
Why does the key have two slot sizes, .018″ and .022″?
Practices routinely run both bracket slot systems across different patients. Rather than stocking two separate torque instruments, the double-slot key lets one plier serve both .018″ and .022″ archwire adjustments.
How much more repeatable is a keyed torque adjustment compared to adjusting by feel?
A keyed system gives every adjustment the same mechanical reference point, which reduces the case-to-case variation that comes from relying purely on hand feel — useful when consistency across a full arch, or across appointments, matters most.
Is this a good starting point if I’m new to in-house torque adjustments?
Yes. The keyed mechanism gives newer users a more structured, predictable way to apply third-order torque, which can shorten the learning curve compared to starting with an unguided male/female set.
Should I get this keyed version, the Male & Female set, or both?
If you want a structured, repeatable reference point for torque, start here. If your workflow favors direct, hands-on control over the exact wire segment, the Male & Female set may suit you better. Many practices doing significant finishing work eventually keep both on hand.
Price
Regular Price: $40.00 — VIP Price: $36.00
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