{"product_id":"shear-distal-end-cutter-lap-joint-slim-long-handle","title":"Shear Distal End Cutter (Lap Joint Slim Long Handle)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured on a lap joint forging and measures approximately ½” shorter than the traditional Orthopli Box joint. The joint operates without washers or shims creating a smooth operation during use. It allows the doctor to cut the excess arch wire coming out of the molar buccal tube. Simultaneously, it will hold the cut piece of wire with its built in safety holding design, preventing the wire from flying into the tissue. This lap joint slim long handle is a popular choice shear distal end cutter for many assistants. The smaller head and thin handle offers easy access for cutting in the poster region. The slim long handle keeps the operators hand away from the patient’s mouth when cutting offering excellent visibility. This shear distal end cutter with safety hold will cut and hold the excess wire extending out of the buccal tube. The instrument is designed to hold the cut piece of wire preventing it from flying into the tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured on a lap joint forging without washers, shims, or screws to allow a smooth operation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLap Joint instruments measure approximately 1\/2“ shorter than the traditional Orthopli box joint measuring approximately 5 ¼ “ in total length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth beaks are manufactured with a hardened steel insert for ease during cutting and also extend the sharpness of the cutting edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim long handle offers easy posterior access along with good visibility during use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cutting occurs as two pieces of hardened steel cross each other shearing and cutting off the excess arch wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter cutting the buccal wire the upper safety hold portion of the tip will hold the cut piece of wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower beak is machined to its thinnest point allowing a close buccal tube cut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for braided wire, twist wire, round and rectangular wire up to .022” diameter and .019” x .025” rectangular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orthopli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50709557313756,"sku":"0L26-HSL","price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/6269\/3084\/files\/0L26-HSL_HM_-2_be1dbef6-635f-4682-9d89-575bc83540e3.jpg?v=1780439799","url":"https:\/\/www.orthopli.com\/products\/shear-distal-end-cutter-lap-joint-slim-long-handle","provider":"Orthopli","version":"1.0","type":"link"}