The Hole Punch Plier – NK 261
The Hole Punch Plier is used to cut half moon shaped at the gingival margin of the clear aligners. These half circles permit the addition of bonded buttons, bonded orthodontic tubes or brackets with associated hooks or as simply used to relieve impingement of plastic on soft tissue.
THE HORIZONTAL / Torque Plier- NK-262
The Horizontal Aligner Plier creates a horizontal indentation for individual root torque. It also enhances retention of either clear aligners or retainers by placing an indent into a tooth’s under cut or below a bonded attachment.
THE VERTICAL / Rotation Plier – NK 263
The Vertical Aligner Plier creates a vertical indentation for individual tooth rotation. The Vertical can also be used to produce an indent to produce a mild “nudge” to enhance resolution of in and-out discrepancies.
PEARL DOT Smooth 1mm/ Retention Plier – NK 264
The Pearl Dot Smooth Aligner Plier creates a circular indentation,1 mm in diameter, for increased retention in retainer and aligner system.
TEAR DROP / Key Hole Cutter – NK 265
Tear Drop plier cuts tear-shaped notch or hook at gingival margin of clear aligner. It provides a reservoir to hold the elastics in place as the aligner is seated. This permits easier manipulation of elastics by the patient.
Dimple Erasing Plier – NK 277
This Plier is used to remove protrusions and dimples on the aligners. Simply place the beak on the dimple and squeeze closed to flatten.
Aligner Plier – NK 272 C
Aligner Plier – NK 274 E
Aligner Plier – NK 271 D
Bubble Forming Plier – NK 276 B
Under Cut Enhancer – NK 270 A
Punch Plier – NK 266
2mm, 3mm, and 4mm hole punch.
Slot Punch Plier – NK 269
RAPID PALATAL EXPANDER (RPE) Removing Plier – NK 533
Designed to quickly and easily remove bonded orthodontic acrylic appliances such as RPE’s and Herbst. The plier has a hinged platform on one side and a debonding blade on the other.