The three-jaw, or Aderer, plier. Two beaks on one side close against a single beak on the other, so the wire is gripped at three points and bends exactly where the tips meet. That control makes it a standard choice for clasp adjustment on removable appliances. Three-point grip bends the wire exactly where you place it Standard choice for clasp adjustment on removable appliances Box joint and hardened beaks for a consistent, play-free action Hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, fully autoclavable FAQsWhat is a three jaw plier used for?Adjusting clasps and bending wire on removable appliances. The three-point grip stops the wire rolling, so the bend lands precisely at the tips.How should the plier be cared for?Clean and dry it fully before autoclaving, and keep the joint free of debris. Wire-bending pliers last longest when they are not used as cutters, which rounds the beaks and shortens their working life.What material is this instrument made from?It is made from hardened Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel and withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation.Part of our full orthodontic range covering wire-bending, arch-forming, band, bracket and clear aligner pliers.Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.