Fabrication of Modified Double-ended Distal End Bender from Discarded Instruments

In orthodontics, molar tubes are discarded once utilized, and in the general dental armamentarium, many double-ended angled instruments are used and subsequently discarded. Here, the authors have described a technique to fabricate a modified distal end bender from discarded instruments, which is cost-effective and easy to fabricate. With a rectangular slot, the double-ended instrument can be used for rectangular wire used early in a self-ligating system.

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The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society
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2024-08-16
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https://doi.org/10.1177/03015742241264965
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Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
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Fabrication of Modified Double-ended Distal End Bender from Discarded Instruments

Jagruti Patil, Padmaja Sharma, Jainav Balmukund Thakkar, Kalpesh Patel
The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
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Fabrication of Modified Double-ended Distal End Bender from Discarded Instruments

Jagruti Patil, Padmaja Sharma, Jainav Balmukund Thakkar, Kalpesh Patel
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Abstract

In orthodontics, molar tubes are discarded once utilized, and in the general dental armamentarium, many double-ended angled instruments are used and subsequently discarded. Here, the authors have described a technique to fabricate a modified distal end bender from discarded instruments, which is cost-effective and easy to fabricate. With a rectangular slot, the double-ended instrument can be used for rectangular wire used early in a self-ligating system.

The Journal of Indian Orthodontic SocietyVol. 59(2)
Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 80%
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
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