Vertical Trimming Plier for Aligners SIA Orthodontic

These pliers have been specially designed to create precise hooks and cuts in clear aligners, facilitating the placement of orthodontic elastics or auxiliary attachments without the need to fabricate a new aligner.

Their main function is to allow modifications to invisible aligners by creating hook points at the gingival margin or specific areas to speed up treatments with elastics, improve retention, and optimize the biomechanics of tooth movement.

Main features of the SIA D30-1018 pliers:

• Specially designed for clear aligners: allows cuts or notches of the "hook / tear‑drop" type that facilitate the placement of elastics or adhesive buttons.
• Made of medical-grade stainless steel, corrosion-resistant, durable, and suitable for sterilization (autoclave).
• High-precision construction with fine tips and smooth finish, ensuring clean and controlled cuts without damaging the integrity of the aligner.
• Professional ergonomic design, comfortable for repeated clinical use, with precise pressure control to prevent unwanted deformations.
• Suitable for aligner modification in customized treatments (use of intermaxillary elastics, traction, bite adjustments, button placement, refinements, etc.).

Instructions for using the pliers for vertical trimming on the aligner:

• Ensure the aligner is clean, disinfected, and properly fitted in the mouth before modification.
• Determine the area where the hook or cut is needed (gingival margin, buccal or lingual zone, distal/mesial point according to the required biomechanics).
• Carefully place the tip of the pliers on the selected area, applying gradual and controlled pressure until the desired cut or notch is achieved.
• Verify that the cut/hook is uniform, clean, and allows the elastic or accessory to engage without sharp edges or imperfections.
• Once the adjustment is made, check the aligner fit, occlusal adjustment, and patient comfort before placing elastics or continuing with treatment.

These pliers are ideal for orthodontic clinics that use clear aligners and require quick, precise clinical adaptations, offering versatility in treatments with elastics, adhesive buttons, or customized adjustments, optimizing consultation time and improving the patient experience.

Manufacturer: SIA Orthodontic Manufacturer.

Origin: Italy.