3M Unitek Prestige Universal Cutter, Hold and Cut
A cut-and-hold orthodontic cutter that grips loose distal wire ends while shear-cutting hard wire, covering both Nitinol and braided archwire sizes.
The 3M Unitek Prestige Universal Cutter is designed to both hold and cut in a single action, gripping loose distal wire ends generated during a cut so they do not fall into the patient's mouth or get lost in the operatory. This cut-and-hold function is particularly useful when trimming archwire ends near the back of the arch, where a dropped wire fragment can be difficult to locate and retrieve safely.
012 inches for Nitinol at the lower end, giving orthodontists a wide working range for common archwire types used through different stages of treatment. Because it combines two functions that would otherwise require separate instruments, a universal cutter like this one can simplify the instrument tray for adjustment appointments while still delivering the safety benefit of capturing wire fragments as they are cut.
Practices that place a high volume of continuous archwires benefit from having this type of cut-and-hold instrument available specifically for distal end trimming.
