band remover

band re·mov·er

(band rĕ-mūvĕr)

Plierslike instrument used to detach an orthodontic band from a tooth. One beak rests on the occlusal surface while the other engages inferior edge of band. Squeezing the handles lifts the band in an occlusal direction.

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