@ Jaypee 2003

 

 Name of the plier signifies its use. Never use the plier for any other purpose.

 

  

Use Pin and Ligature wire cutter to cut pins and ligature wire only. Use Archwire cutter  

to cut archwires only. cutting any other wire will damage the cutting edges.

 

Take care not to drop. Pliers especially with inserted tips will get damaged  on fall.

 

Always hold the pliers lightly in your palm. Squeezing the plier/ cutter will create   

excess force, which will damage the instrument.

 

While bending a thicker wire, try holding the wire as close to the hinge as possible.

 

The fine tips of the plier beak are not designed to withstand stress of bending thick wires

 

After a period of use the instrument will get fatigued and hence will require realignment,
sharpening or repair.

 

Clean & lubricate your instrument daily

 

 



 

 Dry heat is the recommended method of sterilization. Follow procedures  as specified by
the manufacturer of your sterilization unit.

 

Clean all the instruments of debris and thoroughly rinse with distilled water prior to  

sterilization. 

 

Keep instruments in open position to ensure thorough sterilization of joints and 
beaks.

 

 Do expose instruments to temperature higher that 190 0 Celcius in order to avoid 

permanent metallurgical damage. 

 

 

 For protection against corrosion, keep instruments well lubricated at all times. 

Lubrication of instruments immediately after sterilization is recommended

 

Remove vinyl grips before entering pliers into any heat sterilization system.

Light or dark staining on the  pliers and other metal instruments results from exposure  

to cement liquid and detergents containing ammonia. Avoid the exposure. 

  

 

 Do not autoclave chrome plated and stainless steel instruments at the same time. 

Electrolytic action will cause carbon particles to deposit on the stainless  steel creating a 

potential for corrosion.    

 

Light or dark spots or a rust colored film on pliers' surface result from suspended  

 

minerals like sodium, iron or calcium. Use only distilled water for rising and sterilizing.

    

 

 If you notice pitting on the surface on the pliers, it means cleaning was not proper. 

Residual blood, saline and other strong pH lowering solutions cause pitting.  

    

Chemical Vapour Sterilization - The water content in the solution used for CVS has to be  

maintained below 15% level. Thoroughly dry the instruments before closing them inside 

the chamber. Excess water will cause corrosion.

 

Load the sterilization chamber without crowding. Overloading will reduce the   

effectiveness of sterilization process. 

Never soak the instruments in alcohol based or ionic sterilization solution. This will     

corrode and damage the joints and cutting edges. Use these solution only for wiping or

for instruments that are made of plastic which do not corrode.