ARTMAN INSTRUMENTS Mathieu Ligature Elastic Placing Pliers 5.5" With Tungsten Carbide Inserts, separator placer, Orthodontic Lace back tightener

I highly recommend these if you know how to use them and what they are used for

Very nicely made and finished. Jaws are perfectly aligned. Function is perfect and very smooth action. Highly recommend these pliers!

perfect for lefties- the only problem is my palms get sore after using it for a while

This was the exact tool our orthodontist uses and helped my kiddo get the hang of putting rubber bands on their braces. Well-made, sturdy, medical quality

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The Mathieu plier broke on the 2nd day.The plier is stiff and does not grip with ease.Poor quality

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I purchased these to help out the rubber bands on my son's braces.My son is young, with a small mouth. So trying to put the bands on was difficult at best. I tried the plastic tool that is also sold and it was difficult to remove the band from the tool. A lot of "snap backs" frustration and tears.Bought these and along with a head light ( to see the "hooks" it was a breeze.The key is to put the band on the very top of this tool. Insert the band on the bottom brace hook ( don't try and put the band "down" on the hook but "up" from the bottom lip -up ) then move to place on the top brace hook ( going top lip, down).Update Jan 19 2020- well I had given these 5 stars and then last week they started to break. They no longer release or open all the way up. I guess I'll start looking for a new brand. You get what you pay for.