Cotton Plier

Description

The Cotton Plier is a precision dental tweezer used to grasp, place, and retrieve small items in the mouth. Also known as a college or dressing plier, it holds cotton rolls and pellets securely while keeping fingers out of the field. The angled, slim beaks reach posterior areas without blocking visibility, making it a staple on every restorative and hygiene tray.

Key features and benefits:

• Fine, serrated tips for a firm, non-slip grip on cotton, wedges, paper points, and small components.

• Angled working end for easy access to posterior teeth and tight spaces.

• Precisely aligned beaks that hold items steadily without crushing.

• Lightweight, perforated handle that improves grip and reduces hand fatigue.

• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel that cleans easily and withstands steam sterilization.

• Smooth action with tactile feedback for confident one-hand use.

Typical uses:

• Restorative: place cotton rolls, wedges, matrix sections, and retraction cord.

• Endodontic: handle paper points and gutta-percha cones during canal procedures.

• Prosthodontic and lab: pick up crowns, inlays, and small screws without contamination.

• Hygiene and surgery: deliver gauze or medicaments while maintaining a dry field.

How it compares:

• Versus hemostats, cotton pliers are slimmer and give better tactile control for delicate pickup tasks.

• Compared with disposable plastic tweezers, stainless steel pliers offer longevity, stability, and consistent sterilization performance.

• Available patterns include straight, angled, long-beak, and locking styles to match clinician preference.

Care:

• Rinse, clean, and sterilize according to standard instrument processing protocols.

• Store with tips protected and inspect serrations and alignment regularly.

Choose the Cotton Plier for dependable pickup and placement, excellent access, and durable construction that performs procedure after procedure.