Sklar Merit Clasp Adjust Plier, #200
A Sklar Merit clasp adjust plier, model 200, used to bend and fine tune the metal clasps of a removable denture or partial appliance for a better fit.
A clasp adjust plier is used in prosthetic dentistry to bend and fine tune the metal clasps that hold a removable partial denture or similar appliance in position on the remaining teeth. This Sklar Merit version is model 200, a specific jaw shape designed to grip the clasp wire securely while the clinician applies a small, controlled bend to improve how the appliance seats and retains in the mouth.
It is used by dentists and prosthodontists during appliance delivery appointments and follow up adjustments, where a clasp that is slightly too tight or too loose needs correcting without remaking the entire appliance. Working with the correct dedicated plier reduces the risk of over bending or fracturing the clasp wire compared with using a general purpose plier.
It should be cleaned and sterilised between patients following standard dental instrument reprocessing protocols.
