Orthopli Corporation has designed this line of lap joint instruments for the doctors that do not prefer the box joint construction.   Orthopli lap joint instruments measure approximately 1/2" shorter in total length then the traditional Orthopli box joint forging.   The forging is manufactured with a stainless steel forging.   The joint area operates without washers or shims, which will aid to the smoothness in the opening and closing of the instrument.   Below are a few of the Orthopli lap joint instruments.   Keep in mind that Orthopli can manufacture any of our instruments with a lap joint construction.

#OL11 - Lap Joint Howe Plier

· 3mm round beak with beveled edges

· Cross serrated working surface to ensure apositive grip

· Stainless Steel Construction

· Thin beaks offer excellent visibility during use

#OL16-P - Lap Joint Weingart Utility Plier

· Cross serrated narrow beaks allow accessto all areas

· Stainless Steel Construction

· Slightly curved tapered tip comes to a finebevel point.

· Cinch, place, or bend round or rectangularwire up to .028 in size.

#OL20 - Lap Joint Pint Ligature Cutter

· Cuts ligature wire up to .014 dia.

· Hardened steel inserted cutting edges to prolong the sharpness of the cutting edge

· Stainless Steel Construction

· Finely tapered tips to offer access in all areas

#OL26 - Lap Joint Flush Distal End Cutter

· Cuts archwires flush to the buccal tube

· Holds the cut piece of wire

· Cuts round, rectangular, and braided wire up to .022 dia. and .022 x .028.

· Stainless Steel Construction

#OL26-H - Lap Joint Sheer Distal End Cutter

· Holds the cut piece of archwire

· Cuts round, rectangular, and braided wire up to .022 and .022 x .028.

· Stainless Steel Construction

#OL34-XI - Lap Joint Light Wire Plier

· Thin Tapered beaks

· Measures .030" on both the round and square ends

· Hardened steel inserted tips

· Bend round wire up to .028" dia. and .rectangular wire up to 021 x .025"

#OL63-P - Lap Joint Arch Forming Plier

· Creates a smooth arch on both round wire up to .040 dia. and rectangular wire up to .021 x .028

· Beveled edges eliminate the nicking of the wire during operation

#OL64 - Lap Joint Three Prong Adjusting Plier

· Adjusts rectangular lab wire up to .045 dia.

· Beveled edges that eliminate the nicking of the retainer wire during use

· Stainless Steel Construction

· Parallel opening of 1mm to create ease during operation

#OL97 - Lap Joint Band Remover

· Tapered beak allows for excellent band removal in the posterior and anterior region

· Heat resistant plastic pad (097-T)

· Stainless Steel Construction

· Hardened steel inserted tips to ensure sharpness