Sklar Merit Oliver Band Removing Pliers 347
A pattern 347 band removing plier used by orthodontists and dental staff to safely remove orthodontic bands from teeth during treatment or adjustment.
The Sklar Merit Oliver Band Removing Pliers, pattern 347, is designed to grip and lift an orthodontic band away from a tooth without causing unnecessary discomfort or damage to the tooth surface. The jaw design allows the operator to position the plier beneath the edge of the band and apply controlled leverage to work it loose, a task that requires a firm, precise grip given how tightly bands are typically cemented in place during orthodontic treatment.
This type of instrument is used specifically in orthodontic practice, most often at the completion of treatment when appliances are being removed, or during adjustment visits when a band needs to be repositioned or replaced. Orthodontists and dental staff rely on band removing pliers as a standard part of the orthodontic instrument set, since manual removal without the correct tool risks damaging the tooth or causing patient discomfort.
Constructed from hardened stainless steel, the plier withstands the mechanical stress of band removal across repeated use and standard sterilisation. It is a routine item in orthodontic instrument trays used in orthodontic and general dental clinics.
