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.010 SHORTY LIG TWIST  E-mail this product to a friend

The Shorty Ligature twists are preferred by some operators since they may be placed and tightened with only one hand. The short end tends to irritate the patient's lips and cheeks before cutting the pigtail, so fewer may be placed at one time. The shorty twist wire is not quite as strong as the preformed .010 steel ligatures, so some dentists feel that a looser tie results. Placement of ligatures in the bicuspid and molar areas is significantly easier with the shorty system. The Shorty Twist Holder (catalog #060-007) is prepared for engagement of the ligature by pulling back on the handle ring. The ligature end is inserted and the ring is released (catalog #040-002 for ligature twists, packages of 500).