Article NES-3761

1MM
Some corrections in orthodontic wire work aren’t about shaping the arch itself but about creating a small mechanical stop along its length, and that’s exactly the purpose behind the Article NES-3761 T.C. Stop Plier, V-Bend.
Built with a 1mm jaw specification, this instrument forms precise V-shaped bends that act as positional stops on an archwire.
V-bends serve a specific mechanical function in orthodontic treatment, often used to create localized force systems or to prevent a wire from sliding freely through a bracket slot.
Getting the bend consistent matters just as much as getting its location right, since an uneven V-bend can produce unpredictable forces rather than the controlled correction intended.
The 1mm calibration on this plier gives practitioners a repeatable reference point for forming these bends, removing the guesswork that comes with trying to eyeball a V-bend freehand.
That consistency becomes especially useful when multiple stops need to be placed at different points along the same wire, since each one can be formed to match.
Tungsten carbide inserts reinforce the jaw’s grip during these small, precise bends, holding the wire steady under the pressure needed to form a clean V rather than a rounded or uneven notch.
The stainless steel body beneath is fully autoclavable, keeping its exact jaw geometry intact through repeated sterilization cycles, which is essential for an instrument whose whole purpose is producing a consistent, repeatable bend.
For orthodontists working with force-system mechanics that rely on wire stops, this plier turns a fussy freehand technique into a controlled, repeatable step.
See more stop-forming and detailing pliers in our Orthodontic Instruments & Pliers collection.