The Quinelato Clear Aligner Teardrop Pliers cut a teardrop-shaped opening in the margin of a clear aligner, producing a fixation point where an elastic can be seated. The drop shape narrows to a defined seat, so the elastic settles into the cut and stays where the clinician placed it.
Key Features
Teardrop cutting tip — opens a drop-shaped window in the aligner margin in one closure.
Elastic fixation point — the tapered end of the cut gives the elastic a defined seat on the tray margin.
Gingival margin placement — shaped to work at the border of the tray, where elastic attachment belongs.
Broad tip engagement — wide-set teeth engage the thermoplastic squarely so the cut opens cleanly on the aligner wall.
Surgical stainless steel build — corrosion resistant and autoclavable for repeated use in the clinical setting.
Technical Specifications
Material: Surgical stainless steel
Quantity: 1 unit
Reprocessing: Autoclavable at 134 °C (273 °F)
Purpose: Cutting teardrop-shaped elastic fixation points in clear aligner thermoplastic
Certifications: FDA Approved, MDSAP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 1 Clear Aligner Teardrop Pliers
Clinical Applications
Elastic-assisted mechanics. Creating the fixation point that lets an intermaxillary elastic be worn with the aligner in place.
Chairside modification. Adapting a tray so that elastic wear can begin at the appointment it is prescribed.
Appliance refinement. Reopening or repositioning the fixation point on a replacement tray during elastic-supported treatment.
Need to run elastics with the aligner in?
The Quinelato Clear Aligner Teardrop Pliers cut a seated attachment point in the tray margin in one closure.
