Sklar Merit Fischer Flat Nose Pliers 156
A flat nose plier, pattern 156, used in dental laboratory and clinical work to bend, shape and adjust wire and small metal components.
The Sklar Merit Fischer Flat Nose Pliers, pattern 156, is a hand tool with broad, flat jaws used to grip, bend and shape wire and small metal components without marking or crushing the surface of the material. The flat jaw profile spreads holding pressure evenly, which is useful when precise, controlled bends need to be made without leaving indentations that could weaken the wire or affect the fit of an appliance.
This pattern is commonly used in dental laboratories and clinical settings during the fabrication and adjustment of orthodontic wires, clasps and other small metal fittings that require careful shaping by hand. Because the jaws do not have a serrated or toothed surface, this plier is often chosen specifically for tasks where marking the metal would be undesirable, distinguishing it from cutting or gripping pliers with textured jaws.
Constructed from hardened stainless steel, it holds its shape and grip through repeated use and can be sterilised between clinical applications. It is typically stocked in dental laboratory kits and orthodontic instrument trays.
