Which tool is used to remove bands from teeth?

• A. Band removers
• B. Bracket removers
• C. Brackets
• D. Buccal tube

Answer: (A)

When removing a cemented band from a molar, you need a tool that can slip under the edge of the band and apply controlled leverage to break the cement seal without harming the enamel. That tool is the band remover. It is specifically designed to detach bands by prying them away from the tooth while releasing the cement bonding gradually.

Brackets, on the other hand, are bonded directly to the enamel, and a bracket remover is used to separate those from the tooth, not to remove bands. The buccal tube is part of the band assembly and serves a different purpose in the appliance setup, not for removing the band itself. So the band remover is the correct instrument for taking bands off.