Ixion Instruments · Orthodontic instruments
Orthodontic pliers you can rely on every day
Cutters, bending pliers, utility pliers and aligner pliers, plus auxiliary instruments. Stainless steel, box joint and individual inspection of every instrument.
- ✓ 7-year warranty on cutting instruments against manufacturing defects

Premium stainless steel
Made of high-quality stainless steel, resistant to corrosion and repeated sterilisation.
High precision
Precision-machined tips and edges for safe handling of archwires, brackets and orthodontic accessories.
Superior ergonomics
Comfortable, balanced handles that reduce hand fatigue during long procedures.
Premium stainless steel
Made of high-quality stainless steel, resistant to corrosion and repeated sterilisation.
High precision
Precision-machined tips and edges for safe handling of archwires, brackets and orthodontic accessories.
Superior ergonomics
Comfortable, balanced handles that reduce hand fatigue during long procedures.

7-YEAR WARRANTY
7-year warranty on cutting instruments against manufacturing defects.
BOX JOINT
for smooth movement and precise instrument alignment.
20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
More than two decades of experience in developing orthodontic instruments.
100% INDIVIDUAL INSPECTION
Every instrument is checked individually to ensure high quality standards.
Which instrument you need
The Ixion range, organised by use.
| Category | What for | Examples from the range |
|---|---|---|
| Cutters | Cutting NiTi and SS archwires, distal end, flush and ligature cutting | Distal end cutter, hard wire cutter, ligature cutter |
| Bending pliers | Loops and bends, torque and tip, archwire adaptation and forming | Bird Beak, Jarabak, Nance, Tweed, optical pliers |
| Utility pliers | Archwire handling, bracket positioning, inserting and removing components | Weingart, stop crimping, band and bracket removal |
| Aligner pliers | Retention points, rotation correction, cut-outs for attachments, finishing | Hole punch, retention, tear drop, complete set |
| Auxiliary instruments | Examination, handling accessories, positioning, precision work | Bracket gauge, band pusher, positioning tweezers |
Cutters
Instruments designed for precise cutting of orthodontic archwires and metal components, offering excellent control and a long service life of the cutting edges.
Ideal for:
Cutting NiTi and SS archwires
Distal end cutting
Flush cutting
Ligature cutting

Bending pliers
For making precise bends and adaptations of orthodontic archwires, essential for customising treatment and controlling tooth movement.
Ideal for:
Loops and bends
Torque and tip
Archwire adaptation
Archwire forming
Utility pliers
Instruments for securely holding and positioning archwires, brackets and orthodontic accessories during clinical procedures.
Ideal for:
Archwire handling
Bracket positioning
Inserting and removing components
Optimal control in hard-to-reach areas

Aligner pliers
Instruments designed specifically for customising and optimising aligner treatment, without heating or deforming the material.
Ideal for:
Creating retention points
Correcting rotations
Cut-outs for attachments
Finishing aligners
Auxiliary instruments
Essential instruments for examination, diagnosis and precise clinical manoeuvres, designed for control, visibility and comfort in daily use.
Ideal for:
Clinical examination and assessment
Handling orthodontic accessories
Adapting and positioning components
Precision work
Why order from UpOrtho
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Orthodontic products from trusted manufacturers.
Support
Specialist
Dedicated support for the needs of orthodontic professionals.
Equipping a new practice or renewing your instruments?
We will recommend the right set of pliers for your technique and workload.