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Department of Orthodontics

Faculty of Dentistry

Pharos University

Before After

Required Instruments

Adams Pliers Angle Pliers Cutters Permanent Marker

Glass Slab 0.8 mm St.St. Wire

Wire Bending Exercise

All bends in orthodontic wires are placed by the fingers, pliers are meant to hold the wire firmly and assist in wire bending Always hold the plier using a palm grip Before starting to bend the wire, establish a firm grip over the wire In general, sharp bends should be avoided to prevent the presence of stresses which could lead to the fracture of wire Its easier to make a bend by pushing the wire, rather than pulling the wire Use proper beak of the plier to hold the wire before placing the bend Be precise during bending action Hold the cutter away from the face while cutting the wire

Wire Bending Exercise Sheet

Soft Curve

By holding the end of the arch wire in the pliers and wiping a bend in to the wire using the thumb of the other hand

Right Angle Bend

Mark the position where the bent should be made, hold the wire firmly with the plier, push the wire close to the plier using the thumb and forefinger

Acute Bend

Make a right angle bent, then withdraw

the plier slightly away from the mark and close the angle

Wire Bending Exercise Sheet

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