Sklar Arrow Head Forming Pliers
A hand held pliers used in orthodontic practice to shape arrowhead style wire clasps for removable appliances, giving the operator controlled, repeatable bends during fabrication.
The Sklar Arrow Head Forming Pliers is a hand instrument used in orthodontic and dental laboratory work to shape wire into arrowhead clasps for removable appliances such as retainers and space maintainers. The jaws are contoured specifically for this bending task, letting a technician or clinician form consistent, symmetrical arrowhead loops without marring the wire surface.
Instruments of this type are typically kept in an orthodontic bench kit alongside other wire bending pliers, since appliance fabrication often calls for several different jaw profiles depending on the clasp design being produced. They are built for repeated use across many patients, so the working ends are built to hold their shape through frequent bending cycles.
This pliers is a specialty tool rather than a general purpose instrument, and it is most useful to orthodontists, prosthodontists, and dental laboratory technicians who fabricate or adjust removable appliances chairside or on the bench. Proper care, including drying after cleaning and avoiding excessive lateral force on the jaws, extends the working life of the tips and keeps bends accurate over time.
