Which type of pliers is used to remove the distal end of the arch wire after the wire has been placed in the brackets and buccal tubes?
A)How (or Howe) pliers
B)Weingart utility pliers
C)Ligature and wire cutter
D)Distal end-cutting pliers
E)Ligature-tying (Coon) pliers

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Distal end-cutting pliers are designed to cut a distal end arch wire after placement in the brackets and buccal tubes. How (Howe) pliers are used to place and remove arch wires and to check for loose bands. Weingart utility pliers are used to place and remove arch wires and remove bonded brackets by squeezing. Ligature wire cutters cut ligature after it has been tied to the arch wire and allows removal of the arch wire. Coon pliers are used tie ligatures to the arch wire.

Which Type of Pliers Is Used to Remove the Distal