Orthodontic Cutters – Dental Wire Cutting Instruments

Orthodontic Cutters are precision dental hand instruments designed for cutting orthodontic wires during placement, adjustment and removal of fixed orthodontic appliances. They feature specially designed cutting jaws that provide controlled cutting of compatible orthodontic wire. Different cutter designs are intended for specific tasks and wire types, so the correct instrument should be selected according to the procedure and manufacturer's stated cutting capacity. Common types include Distal End Cutters, Ligature Cutters, Hard Wire Cutters and Pin & Ligature Cutters. Distal end cutters are specifically designed to cut excess archwire at the distal end and some designs incorporate a wire-holding feature to help retain the cut segment.