The Morelli Plic Ligature Ties Tweezer is a 114 mm stainless steel tweezer designed for placing elastic ligature modules onto brackets. Its recessed tip seats the elastic module precisely, offering proven advantages when inserting rubber bands, springs and round stops. The instrument is autoclavable and corrosion resistant.
Key Features
Recessed tip — perfectly fitting seat that holds the elastic module for easy application onto the bracket
Purpose-built for elastic ligatures — designed for the Morelli Plic modular elastic ligatures
Also handles stops, springs, archwires and hooks — a versatile chairside instrument beyond ligature placement
Angled tip — improves access and visibility during positioning
Stainless steel with corrosion resistance — withstands repeated sterilization cycles
Autoclavable at 121 °C (250 °F) — rated for standard steam sterilization
Technical Specifications
Material: Stainless steel
Length: 114 mm
Tip: Recessed and angled
Sterilization: Autoclavable at 121 °C (250 °F)
Fits: Narrow to wide twin brackets
Purpose: Placement of elastic ligature modules, stops, springs, archwires and hooks
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: One (1) Morelli Plic Ligature Ties Tweezer
Clinical Applications
Elastic ligature placement on brackets during bonding, archwire changes and routine adjustment visits
Seating stops, springs and hooks onto the archwire chairside
Archwire handling when positioning the wire into the bracket slot before ligation
Why does the recessed tip matter?
A flat tip lets the module slip during placement. The Plic tweezer holds the elastic in a seated recess, so each ligature goes on in one controlled movement.