About Anterior Bracket-Removing Pliers
At the end of orthodontic treatment the brackets are removed from the teeth, a step called debonding. Anterior bracket-removing pliers are shaped for the front teeth: the two flanged jaws close around the bracket so that pressure lifts it off the tooth surface. Ours are about 6.7 inches long, with recessed handles and gold-coloured handle ends.
Bracket remover or band remover?
- Anterior bracket remover (this plier): two opposing flanged metal jaws, shaped for brackets on the front teeth.
- Other bracket removers: see our 13 cm bracket remover pliers.
- Band remover: a plier with a pad on one side, for taking off molar bands rather than brackets. See our band removing pliers.
Metal and ceramic brackets release differently, so follow the bracket manufacturer's removal instructions. If you are unsure which pattern suits your brackets, tell us the bracket system you use and we help you choose.
Dimensions
- Overall size about 6.7 x 2.8 x 0.4 inches.
- Shipping weight about 3.2 ounces.
Ordering
- Sold as one complete plier.
- Evaluation samples of 1–3 pieces per pattern are available.
Care
Check that the jaw edges meet evenly and are free of nicks, and that the joint moves smoothly. Follow the supplied processing instructions and your facility's validated protocol.
To store pliers between patients, see our orthodontic plier stand.




