Sklar Merit McKellops Clasp Bending Pliers 134
A clasp bending plier, pattern 134, used in dental laboratory work to shape wire clasps that retain removable partial dentures in place.
The Sklar Merit McKellops Clasp Bending Pliers, pattern 134, is a hand tool designed specifically to bend and shape the wire clasps that hold a removable partial denture securely against the remaining natural teeth. The jaw shape of this pattern is suited to forming the particular curves and angles a clasp arm requires to engage the tooth surface correctly, supporting good retention without placing excessive stress on the abutment tooth.
Getting the clasp shape right is an important part of denture fabrication, since a poorly formed clasp can lead to a loose fitting appliance or unnecessary strain on the tooth it grips. Dental technicians use this and related clasp forming pliers routinely during the construction of removable partial dentures in a dental laboratory setting.
Constructed from hardened stainless steel, the plier maintains its jaw shape and bending accuracy through repeated use across many fabrication tasks. It is typically stocked in dental laboratory kits alongside other clasp forming and contouring pliers used in prosthetic work.
