Brillianttm instruments are made from the highest quality forged stainless steel. forged instruments are stronger than casted instruments. orbital joint for maximum performance & durability. Superior performance over box and hex joint. IOS’s Exclusive Warranty: All mathieues manufactured by IOS carry a One-Year warranty on material, workmanship, and corrosion resistance. Designed for regular elastic and SS ligature placement. High quality corrosion resistant stainless steel. Narrow head;for elastic application & SS ligature up to .010’’.