Stops and Hooks
Our comprehensive offering covers a wide range of usage, and includes crimpable and weldable stops and hooks, as well as arch locks.
Surgical and Rectangular Arch Hooks
- Prevent failure of bracket attachments to teeth
- 2mm cast with hook
- Split hooks can be placed without removing arch wire
- Provide an efficient means of ligation
- Use sliding hook crimping pliers for strongest crimp
- Surgical hooks may be used for intermaxillary fixation following surgery
- 10 pieces per package
Sliding Hook Crimping Pliers
- Two grooved inserts maintain a firm grip on the tube
- Used with American surgical hooks and rectangular arch hooks
Round Stops and Hooks
Crimpable
- 1mm and 2mm lengths
- Wall thickness .006 inches (.15mm)
- Ideal for light wires
- Use dull hard wire cutter for placement
- Split crimpable can be placed without removing arch wire
Weldable
- 2mm lengths
- Wall thickness .015 inches (.38mm)
- Welded to arch prior to ligation
Rectangular Stops
- All rectangular stops have a wall thickness of .015 inches (.38mm)
- Split crimpable can be placed without removing arch wire
Monkey Hook
- .018 linkable S-shaped hook
- Directs impacted teeth into position
- Assists in the correction of severely rotated teeth
- May be hung from a bondable coil eyelet
- Can be used in multiples to create a chain
- 10 pieces per package
Arch Hook
- Removable lock secures to arch wires
- Pre-assembled unit allows placement in one piece

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