Johnson Contouring Pliers

Description

Johnson Contouring Pliers

Johnson contouring pliers help you shape a metal margin so it sits snug on the tooth. They come in two forms. That way you can keep a general plier on hand, or one set aside for crown and band work.

Standard or Crown & Band

Both forms follow the Johnson pattern. Here is how they line up:

• Standard: the core Johnson contouring plier.
• Crown & Band: listed in the catalogue for crown band contouring.
• Each form ships on its own, so you can buy one now and the other later.

Since the catalogue does not detail more design points, look at the product photos to compare the beaks.

A Plier for Margins

Most of the work with this plier happens at the edge. You close the beaks on the rim and roll it inward a little. As a result, the crown or band follows the tooth instead of standing proud of it.

Lab Bench or Chair

You can use it chairside during banding. However, it is just as handy on the lab bench, where you shape crowns before the try-in. Many teams keep one at each station, so no one waits for a shared plier.

Avoiding Kinks and Marks

Work in short moves around the rim. Then try the fit and repeat if needed. Also keep the beaks clean, because grit on the face presses into soft metal. If you see marks, polish the beak gently or contact us.

Simple Joint Upkeep

Rinse the plier soon after use and dry it well. Then work the joint a few times. A touch of plier oil before sterilizing keeps the action smooth, and it stops the joint from feeling stiff over time.

Johnson Plier Steel, Warranty and Links

One of our people in the United States reviews each plier, which follows our own drawing. The metal is stainless, chosen to suit ASTM F899. Any factory fault falls inside three years against manufacturing defects, which is the cover we give. Your order arrives non-sterile; wash and sterilize the tool fully, and it can return to work for many cases. For a related tool, see our crown contouring pliers. You can also scan our orthodontic tool section or our frequent questions.

These pliers are for professional use. Our sterilization page and delivery times page explain the rest.