Ribbon / Tweed Arch – Long Pad Plier TC Tip

Model: 3000/52TC | Product Code: #RATAPLTC52

By Swadeshi Instruments (AcrowndentCo)
Category: Orthodontic Instruments | Type: Archwire Bending & Shaping Plier

🔍 Product Overview:

The TC Tip Ribbon / Tweed Arch – Long Pad Plier is a high-precision orthodontic instrument designed for shaping and contouring ribbon and Tweed archwires with enhanced surface contact. Its elongated pad tips provide greater control for broader bends and complex adjustments, making it an essential tool for orthodontists who require versatility and precision in archwire manipulation.

Fitted with durable Tungsten Carbide (TC) tips, this plier ensures excellent wear resistance and minimal risk of wire scoring. Its hand-crafted box joint guarantees optimal tip alignment and smooth operation, while rhomboidal ergonomic handles reduce operator fatigue, enabling confident handling during long procedures.

⚙️ Technical Specifications:

✅ Key Features:

✔ Long Pad Configuration

• Extended tip surface for better control during broad or complex bends

• Ideal for applications requiring smoother and larger radius adjustments

✔ Tungsten Carbide (TC) Inserts

• Hard-wearing TC pads ensure long-lasting sharpness and grip

• Reduces risk of tip wear and wire scoring during bending

✔ Precision Box Joint

• Maintains perfect tip alignment and prevents wobbling

• Increases instrument life and consistent performance

✔ Rhomboidal Ergonomic Handles

• Designed to provide maximum grip and tactile feel

• Supports fatigue-free handling during extended procedures

✔ Satin Anti-Reflective Finish

• Non-glare surface improves focus under clinical lighting

• Visually ergonomic and easier to clean

🦷 Clinical Applications:

• Precise bending of Tweed and ribbon archwires

• Contouring large-radius wire sections for better anatomical fit

• On-chair modifications and adjustments of archwire shape

• Fabrication and adjustment of arch-forming appliances

📘 Instructions for Clinical Use:

1. Preparation

• Ensure sterilization and cleanliness before clinical application

• Select appropriate wire based on treatment plan

2. Positioning the Wire

• Hold wire securely between the TC long pad tips

• Align at the intended bend or adjustment point

3. Controlled Bending

• Apply steady pressure using the elongated pads

• Bend or shape the wire gradually without abrupt force

4. Reposition & Adjust

• If needed, reposition wire and repeat bending for accurate shaping

• Maintain even pressure to preserve wire integrity

5. Finalize

• Release handles and inspect the wire shape and fit

• Ensure proper alignment with arch form and treatment goals

🧼 Cleaning & Maintenance:

🛡️ Quality & Safety Assurance:

• ✅ Performance Tested: Functionality, Grip Force, and Tip Alignment

• ✅ Latex-Free: Safe for latex-sensitive environments

• ✅ QC Passed: Visual, Mechanical, and Joint Precision Tests

• ✅ Reusable & Autoclavable: Built for long-term daily clinical use

🌟 Why Choose the Long Pad Version?

✔️ Expanded control surface for broader and deeper bends
✔️ TC tip durability ensures lasting sharpness and reliability
✔️ Box-joint craftsmanship maintains tip alignment for long-term use
✔️ Ergonomic & non-glare finish optimized for clinical comfort
✔️ Part of Swadeshi Instruments’ Premium Orthodontic Series