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LIGATURE WIRE |
| 010 Steel ligatures are used when a positive seat is needed to deflect the archwire into the bracket slot. The preformed design allows quick placement onto the bracket when a 30 degree bend is made at the end of the first loop. The length of the ligature wire allows for easy hand twisting, but can be dangerous to the patient's eyes. 010, .25mm |
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040-002
.010 SHORTY LIG TWIST |
| The Shorty Ligature twists are preferred by some operators since they may be placed and tightened with only one hand. The short end tends to irritate the patient's lips and cheeks before cutting the pigtail, so fewer may be placed at one time. The shorty twist wire is not quite as strong as the preformed .010 steel ligatures, so some dentists feel that a looser tie results. Placement of ligatures in the bicuspid and molar areas is significantly easier with the shorty system.
The Shorty Twist Holder (catalog #060-007) is prepared for engagement of the ligature by pulling back on the handle ring. The ligature end is inserted and the ring is released (catalog #040-002 for ligature twists, packages of 500). |
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040-002A
.014 SHORTY KOBY TWISTS |
| Short Kobyashi Hooks used with the instrument Shorty Twist Holder (060-007).
SStie, ..014, .36mm |
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040-004
PRO-TIES .110 SILVER |
| Elastomeric ligatures are the quickest, most comfortable way to tie archwires to the bracket slot. Elastomeric ligatures come in gray, tooth-colored, clear, and an assortment of bright colors (kids love these!). The gray elastomeric ligatures are used on metal brackets and may be placed with a Mathieu plier or fast alastic placement instrument. Less debonding due to stress is exerted with the Fast Alastic placer, when compared to a hemostat. To increase efficiency, an assistant can be loading additional positioners to pass to the operator. Silver elastomerics are supplied in sizes: .120 and .110, with .120 being the largest and .110 being the smallest in diameter.
For extended appointment intervals of 8-10 weeks, elastomeric ties are not good, since they lose elasticity in 1-4 weeks. Steel ties do not need to be replaced at each 8-10 week visit unless they become loose, whereas all elastomeric ties need to be changed at each appointment. For this reason, steel ties are more efficient in a system (IP) where there are fewer archwire changes and longer appointment intervals, even if the steel ties take longer to initially place. When using colored elastomerics, 3-4 week intervals are needed to keep them fresh, the appointment being an NTD (Nothing for the doctor To Do) appointment.
.120 Silver elastomerics (catalog #040-005) are larger and may be used to passively hold the archwire in place. Use 120 ligatures when attempting figure 8 elastic ties.
.110 Silver elastomerics (catalog #040-004) give a tighter tie of the archwire to the bracket, and should especially be used when rectangular wire is being used for torque control. If using elastomerics for rotation correction on nitie wires, the elastomerics will be the weakest link, so our clinicians generally use steel ligature ties to deflect nitie wires into rotated brackets. On stainless steel wire, which will not deflect into brackets placed on rotated teeth, the elastomeric force may be the only method to gain engagement of the archwire into the bracket slot. 110 elastomerics may be used on all sized brackets, with the exception that they may be too small for application on molar brackets (converted tubes).
Clear (Fig. 38 & 39) Elastomeric Ligatures have excellent esthetics when initially placed on ceramic brackets, but tend to discolor rapidly. This discoloration has been the primary cause of complaints when using cosmetic appliances. Some may think the ceramic brackets are discolored, when it is actually the elastomeric material that is causing that effect. When using clear elastomerics, supplied in .120 and .110 sizes, we recommend selling the patient a Fast Alastic Positioner and instructing them on how to change the elastomerics at home. Patients will typically change clear elastomerics every seven days (catalog #040-006 to 040-007). Trees of elastomerics are excellent for use on tray set-ups. |
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040-005
PRO-TIES .120 SILVER |
| Elastomeric ligatures are the quickest, most comfortable way to tie archwires to the bracket slot. Elastomeric ligatures come in gray, tooth-colored, clear, and an assortment of bright colors (kids love these!). The gray elastomeric ligatures are used on metal brackets and may be placed with a Mathieu plier or fast alastic placement instrument. Less debonding due to stress is exerted with the Fast Alastic placer, when compared to a hemostat. To increase efficiency, an assistant can be loading additional positioners to pass to the operator. Silver elastomerics are supplied in sizes: .120 and .110, with .120 being the largest and .110 being the smallest in diameter.
For extended appointment intervals of 8-10 weeks, elastomeric ties are not good, since they lose elasticity in 1-4 weeks. Steel ties do not need to be replaced at each 8-10 week visit unless they become loose, whereas all elastomeric ties need to be changed at each appointment. For this reason, steel ties are more efficient in a system (IP) where there are fewer archwire changes and longer appointment intervals, even if the steel ties take longer to initially place. When using colored elastomerics, 3-4 week intervals are needed to keep them fresh, the appointment being an NTD (Nothing for the doctor To Do) appointment.
.120 Silver elastomerics (catalog #040-005) are larger and may be used to passively hold the archwire in place. Use 120 ligatures when attempting figure 8 elastic ties.
.110 Silver elastomerics (catalog #040-004) give a tighter tie of the archwire to the bracket, and should especially be used when rectangular wire is being used for torque control. If using elastomerics for rotation correction on nitie wires, the elastomerics will be the weakest link, so our clinicians generally use steel ligature ties to deflect nitie wires into rotated brackets. On stainless steel wire, which will not deflect into brackets placed on rotated teeth, the elastomeric force may be the only method to gain engagement of the archwire into the bracket slot. 110 elastomerics may be used on all sized brackets, with the exception that they may be too small for application on molar brackets (converted tubes).
Clear (Fig. 38 & 39) Elastomeric Ligatures have excellent esthetics when initially placed on ceramic brackets, but tend to discolor rapidly. This discoloration has been the primary cause of complaints when using cosmetic appliances. Some may think the ceramic brackets are discolored, when it is actually the elastomeric material that is causing that effect. When using clear elastomerics, supplied in .120 and .110 sizes, we recommend selling the patient a Fast Alastic Positioner and instructing them on how to change the elastomerics at home. Patients will typically change clear elastomerics every seven days (catalog #040-006 to 040-007). Trees of elastomerics are excellent for use on tray set-ups. |
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040-006A
PRO-TIES .110 CLEAR |
| Elastomeric ligatures are the quickest, most comfortable way to tie archwires to the bracket slot. Elastomeric ligatures come in gray, tooth-colored, clear, and an assortment of bright colors (kids love these!). The gray elastomeric ligatures are used on metal brackets and may be placed with a Mathieu plier or fast alastic placement instrument. Less debonding due to stress is exerted with the Fast Alastic placer, when compared to a hemostat. To increase efficiency, an assistant can be loading additional positioners to pass to the operator. Silver elastomerics are supplied in sizes: .120 and .110, with .120 being the largest and .110 being the smallest in diameter.
For extended appointment intervals of 8-10 weeks, elastomeric ties are not good, since they lose elasticity in 1-4 weeks. Steel ties do not need to be replaced at each 8-10 week visit unless they become loose, whereas all elastomeric ties need to be changed at each appointment. For this reason, steel ties are more efficient in a system (IP) where there are fewer archwire changes and longer appointment intervals, even if the steel ties take longer to initially place. When using colored elastomerics, 3-4 week intervals are needed to keep them fresh, the appointment being an NTD (Nothing for the doctor To Do) appointment.
.120 Silver elastomerics (catalog #040-005) are larger and may be used to passively hold the archwire in place. Use 120 ligatures when attempting figure 8 elastic ties.
.110 Silver elastomerics (catalog #040-004) give a tighter tie of the archwire to the bracket, and should especially be used when rectangular wire is being used for torque control. If using elastomerics for rotation correction on nitie wires, the elastomerics will be the weakest link, so our clinicians generally use steel ligature ties to deflect nitie wires into rotated brackets. On stainless steel wire, which will not deflect into brackets placed on rotated teeth, the elastomeric force may be the only method to gain engagement of the archwire into the bracket slot. 110 elastomerics may be used on all sized brackets, with the exception that they may be too small for application on molar brackets (converted tubes).
Clear Elastomeric Ligatures have excellent esthetics when initially placed on ceramic brackets, but tend to discolor rapidly. This discoloration has been the primary cause of complaints when using cosmetic appliances. Some may think the ceramic brackets are discolored, when it is actually the elastomeric material that is causing that effect. When using clear elastomerics, supplied in .120 and .110 sizes, we recommend selling the patient a Fast Alastic Positioner and instructing them on how to change the elastomerics at home. Patients will typically change clear elastomerics every seven days (catalog #040-006 to 040-007). Trees of elastomerics are excellent for use on tray set-ups. |
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040-007
PRO-TIES .120 CLEAR |
| Elastomeric ligatures are the quickest, most comfortable way to tie archwires to the bracket slot. Elastomeric ligatures come in gray, tooth-colored, clear, and an assortment of bright colors (kids love these!). The gray elastomeric ligatures are used on metal brackets and may be placed with a Mathieu plier or fast alastic placement instrument. Less debonding due to stress is exerted with the Fast Alastic placer, when compared to a hemostat. To increase efficiency, an assistant can be loading additional positioners to pass to the operator. Silver elastomerics are supplied in sizes: .120 and .110, with .120 being the largest and .110 being the smallest in diameter.
For extended appointment intervals of 8-10 weeks, elastomeric ties are not good, since they lose elasticity in 1-4 weeks. Steel ties do not need to be replaced at each 8-10 week visit unless they become loose, whereas all elastomeric ties need to be changed at each appointment. For this reason, steel ties are more efficient in a system (IP) where there are fewer archwire changes and longer appointment intervals, even if the steel ties take longer to initially place. When using colored elastomerics, 3-4 week intervals are needed to keep them fresh, the appointment being an NTD (Nothing for the doctor To Do) appointment.
.120 Silver elastomerics (catalog #040-005) are larger and may be used to passively hold the archwire in place. Use 120 ligatures when attempting figure 8 elastic ties.
.110 Silver elastomerics (catalog #040-004) give a tighter tie of the archwire to the bracket, and should especially be used when rectangular wire is being used for torque control. If using elastomerics for rotation correction on nitie wires, the elastomerics will be the weakest link, so our clinicians generally use steel ligature ties to deflect nitie wires into rotated brackets. On stainless steel wire, which will not deflect into brackets placed on rotated teeth, the elastomeric force may be the only method to gain engagement of the archwire into the bracket slot. 110 elastomerics may be used on all sized brackets, with the exception that they may be too small for application on molar brackets (converted tubes).
Clear (Fig. 38 & 39) Elastomeric Ligatures have excellent esthetics when initially placed on ceramic brackets, but tend to discolor rapidly. This discoloration has been the primary cause of complaints when using cosmetic appliances. Some may think the ceramic brackets are discolored, when it is actually the elastomeric material that is causing that effect. When using clear elastomerics, supplied in .120 and .110 sizes, we recommend selling the patient a Fast Alastic Positioner and instructing them on how to change the elastomerics at home. Patients will typically change clear elastomerics every seven days (catalog #040-006 to 040-007). Trees of elastomerics are excellent for use on tray set-ups. |
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040-009
CHAIN II CLEAR-REGULAR |
| Elastomeric chain is commonly used for consolidating space. Each "0" can be placed on a bracket with the force applied by the material stretched between. Chain is available in gray, clear, or tooth color, and in two different materials. The newer "super" chain delivers approximately the same force as the traditional elastomeric material, but the force degrades much slower. After one month intra-orally, the force will be approximately 200 grams, if 450 grams were applied initially with super chain. Only thirty to forty grams will remain with the standard gray chain after one month.
The standard gray elastomeric chain is referred to as "Gray Chain II" (catalog #040-OlO), and is supplied in a spool with one millimeter length of material between the modules. Gray chain II is applied in cases to maintain space closure or where small amounts of space need to be closed (Fig. 44). Care must be exercised in all cases where space is consolidated on round wire. Detorquing of incisor teeth may result in incomplete Class II correction or TMJ dysfunction. When in doubt, always close space on rectangular archwire.
Gray "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-012) is stocked in spools with no material between the modules, so that you can distinguish it from the standard gray chain (Fig. 43). This material can be used wherever space needs to be closed. Super chain can cause re-rotation of teeth, even in the absence of space, if care is not exercised. If no space exists between adjacent teeth, place one module per tie wing mesial and distal to avoid rotations. Steel ligature ties can be placed first on the bracket before application of the chain to avoid unwanted movements.
Clear Chain II (catalog #040-009) is stocked in spools with the standard material having one millimeter of material between the modules (Fig. 46).
Clear "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-013) is supplied in spools, again with the modules closely spaced (without material in between). Clear Chain and Gray Chain exhibit similar force properties, except that degradation of force occurs even more rapidly. Discoloration quickly becomes a problem because the patient cannot generally change the chain at home, the way they can with individual elastomerics.
Schedule your patients at two-week intervals whenever using clear chain, in order to solve the discoloration and force degradation problems. As an alternative, "lacing" the brackets with steel ligature wire can be used for closing space on cases with ceramic brackets (Fig. 47).
Tooth Colored Chain (catalog #040-014) is more color stable for patients with cosmetic brackets. Tooth colored chain is only available with the closely spaced modules.
Placing chain in the mouth is usually started with a Mathieu plier. The chain is then "woven" over the brackets, with a scaler used to guide. Pin and ligature cutters may be used to cut the excess. To avoid cross-contamination between patients, cut a piece slightly larger than needed and stretch the free end of the chain with the Mathieu plier as you weave with the scaler. |
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040-010
CHAIN II GREY-REGULAR |
| Elastomeric chain is commonly used for consolidating space. Each "0" can be placed on a bracket with the force applied by the material stretched between. Chain is available in gray, clear, or tooth color, and in two different materials. The newer "super" chain delivers approximately the same force as the traditional elastomeric material, but the force degrades much slower. After one month intra-orally, the force will be approximately 200 grams, if 450 grams were applied initially with super chain. Only thirty to forty grams will remain with the standard gray chain after one month.
The standard gray elastomeric chain is referred to as "Gray Chain II" (catalog #040-OlO), and is supplied in a spool with one millimeter length of material between the modules. Gray chain II is applied in cases to maintain space closure or where small amounts of space need to be closed (Fig. 44). Care must be exercised in all cases where space is consolidated on round wire. Detorquing of incisor teeth may result in incomplete Class II correction or TMJ dysfunction. When in doubt, always close space on rectangular archwire.
Gray "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-012) is stocked in spools with no material between the modules, so that you can distinguish it from the standard gray chain (Fig. 43). This material can be used wherever space needs to be closed. Super chain can cause re-rotation of teeth, even in the absence of space, if care is not exercised. If no space exists between adjacent teeth, place one module per tie wing mesial and distal to avoid rotations. Steel ligature ties can be placed first on the bracket before application of the chain to avoid unwanted movements.
Clear Chain II (catalog #040-009) is stocked in spools with the standard material having one millimeter of material between the modules (Fig. 46).
Clear "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-013) is supplied in spools, again with the modules closely spaced (without material in between). Clear Chain and Gray Chain exhibit similar force properties, except that degradation of force occurs even more rapidly. Discoloration quickly becomes a problem because the patient cannot generally change the chain at home, the way they can with individual elastomerics.
Schedule your patients at two-week intervals whenever using clear chain, in order to solve the discoloration and force degradation problems. As an alternative, "lacing" the brackets with steel ligature wire can be used for closing space on cases with ceramic brackets (Fig. 47).
Tooth Colored Chain (catalog #040-014) is more color stable for patients with cosmetic brackets. Tooth colored chain is only available with the closely spaced modules.
Placing chain in the mouth is usually started with a Mathieu plier. The chain is then "woven" over the brackets, with a scaler used to guide. Pin and ligature cutters may be used to cut the excess. To avoid cross-contamination between patients, cut a piece slightly larger than needed and stretch the free end of the chain with the Mathieu plier as you weave with the scaler. |
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040-012
CHAIN I GREY-CONTINOUS |
| Elastomeric chain is commonly used for consolidating space. Each "0" can be placed on a bracket with the force applied by the material stretched between. Chain is available in gray, clear, or tooth color, and in two different materials. The newer "super" chain delivers approximately the same force as the traditional elastomeric material, but the force degrades much slower. After one month intra-orally, the force will be approximately 200 grams, if 450 grams were applied initially with super chain. Only thirty to forty grams will remain with the standard gray chain after one month.
The standard gray elastomeric chain is referred to as "Gray Chain II" (catalog #040-OlO), and is supplied in a spool with one millimeter length of material between the modules. Gray chain II is applied in cases to maintain space closure or where small amounts of space need to be closed (Fig. 44). Care must be exercised in all cases where space is consolidated on round wire. Detorquing of incisor teeth may result in incomplete Class II correction or TMJ dysfunction. When in doubt, always close space on rectangular archwire.
Gray "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-012) is stocked in spools with no material between the modules, so that you can distinguish it from the standard gray chain (Fig. 43). This material can be used wherever space needs to be closed. Super chain can cause re-rotation of teeth, even in the absence of space, if care is not exercised. If no space exists between adjacent teeth, place one module per tie wing mesial and distal to avoid rotations. Steel ligature ties can be placed first on the bracket before application of the chain to avoid unwanted movements.
Clear Chain II (catalog #040-009) is stocked in spools with the standard material having one millimeter of material between the modules (Fig. 46).
Clear "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-013) is supplied in spools, again with the modules closely spaced (without material in between). Clear Chain and Gray Chain exhibit similar force properties, except that degradation of force occurs even more rapidly. Discoloration quickly becomes a problem because the patient cannot generally change the chain at home, the way they can with individual elastomerics.
Schedule your patients at two-week intervals whenever using clear chain, in order to solve the discoloration and force degradation problems. As an alternative, "lacing" the brackets with steel ligature wire can be used for closing space on cases with ceramic brackets (Fig. 47).
Tooth Colored Chain (catalog #040-014) is more color stable for patients with cosmetic brackets. Tooth colored chain is only available with the closely spaced modules.
Placing chain in the mouth is usually started with a Mathieu plier. The chain is then "woven" over the brackets, with a scaler used to guide. Pin and ligature cutters may be used to cut the excess. To avoid cross-contamination between patients, cut a piece slightly larger than needed and stretch the free end of the chain with the Mathieu plier as you weave with the scaler. |
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040-013
CHAIN I CLEAR-CONTINOUS |
| Elastomeric chain is commonly used for consolidating space. Each "0" can be placed on a bracket with the force applied by the material stretched between. Chain is available in gray, clear, or tooth color, and in two different materials. The newer "super" chain delivers approximately the same force as the traditional elastomeric material, but the force degrades much slower. After one month intra-orally, the force will be approximately 200 grams, if 450 grams were applied initially with super chain. Only thirty to forty grams will remain with the standard gray chain after one month.
The standard gray elastomeric chain is referred to as "Gray Chain II" (catalog #040-OlO), and is supplied in a spool with one millimeter length of material between the modules. Gray chain II is applied in cases to maintain space closure or where small amounts of space need to be closed (Fig. 44). Care must be exercised in all cases where space is consolidated on round wire. Detorquing of incisor teeth may result in incomplete Class II correction or TMJ dysfunction. When in doubt, always close space on rectangular archwire.
Gray "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-012) is stocked in spools with no material between the modules, so that you can distinguish it from the standard gray chain (Fig. 43). This material can be used wherever space needs to be closed. Super chain can cause re-rotation of teeth, even in the absence of space, if care is not exercised. If no space exists between adjacent teeth, place one module per tie wing mesial and distal to avoid rotations. Steel ligature ties can be placed first on the bracket before application of the chain to avoid unwanted movements.
Clear Chain II (catalog #040-009) is stocked in spools with the standard material having one millimeter of material between the modules (Fig. 46).
Clear "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-013) is supplied in spools, again with the modules closely spaced (without material in between). Clear Chain and Gray Chain exhibit similar force properties, except that degradation of force occurs even more rapidly. Discoloration quickly becomes a problem because the patient cannot generally change the chain at home, the way they can with individual elastomerics.
Schedule your patients at two-week intervals whenever using clear chain, in order to solve the discoloration and force degradation problems. As an alternative, "lacing" the brackets with steel ligature wire can be used for closing space on cases with ceramic brackets (Fig. 47).
Tooth Colored Chain (catalog #040-014) is more color stable for patients with cosmetic brackets. Tooth colored chain is only available with the closely spaced modules.
Placing chain in the mouth is usually started with a Mathieu plier. The chain is then "woven" over the brackets, with a scaler used to guide. Pin and ligature cutters may be used to cut the excess. To avoid cross-contamination between patients, cut a piece slightly larger than needed and stretch the free end of the chain with the Mathieu plier as you weave with the scaler. |
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040-014
TOOTH-TONE CHAIN (SHORT SPACED) |
| Elastomeric chain is commonly used for consolidating space. Each "0" can be placed on a bracket with the force applied by the material stretched between. Chain is available in gray, clear, or tooth color, and in two different materials. The newer "super" chain delivers approximately the same force as the traditional elastomeric material, but the force degrades much slower. After one month intra-orally, the force will be approximately 200 grams, if 450 grams were applied initially with super chain. Only thirty to forty grams will remain with the standard gray chain after one month.
The standard gray elastomeric chain is referred to as "Gray Chain II" (catalog #040-OlO), and is supplied in a spool with one millimeter length of material between the modules. Gray chain II is applied in cases to maintain space closure or where small amounts of space need to be closed (Fig. 44). Care must be exercised in all cases where space is consolidated on round wire. Detorquing of incisor teeth may result in incomplete Class II correction or TMJ dysfunction. When in doubt, always close space on rectangular archwire.
Gray "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-012) is stocked in spools with no material between the modules, so that you can distinguish it from the standard gray chain (Fig. 43). This material can be used wherever space needs to be closed. Super chain can cause re-rotation of teeth, even in the absence of space, if care is not exercised. If no space exists between adjacent teeth, place one module per tie wing mesial and distal to avoid rotations. Steel ligature ties can be placed first on the bracket before application of the chain to avoid unwanted movements.
Clear Chain II (catalog #040-009) is stocked in spools with the standard material having one millimeter of material between the modules (Fig. 46).
Clear "Super" Chain I (catalog #040-013) is supplied in spools, again with the modules closely spaced (without material in between). Clear Chain and Gray Chain exhibit similar force properties, except that degradation of force occurs even more rapidly. Discoloration quickly becomes a problem because the patient cannot generally change the chain at home, the way they can with individual elastomerics.
Schedule your patients at two-week intervals whenever using clear chain, in order to solve the discoloration and force degradation problems. As an alternative, "lacing" the brackets with steel ligature wire can be used for closing space on cases with ceramic brackets (Fig. 47).
Tooth Colored Chain (catalog #040-014) is more color stable for patients with cosmetic brackets. Tooth colored chain is only available with the closely spaced modules.
Placing chain in the mouth is usually started with a Mathieu plier. The chain is then "woven" over the brackets, with a scaler used to guide. Pin and ligature cutters may be used to cut the excess. To avoid cross-contamination between patients, cut a piece slightly larger than needed and stretch the free end of the chain with the Mathieu plier as you weave with the scaler. |
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040-015
KOBAYASHI HOOKS |
| Kobayashi Hooks are used to provide an attachment for elastics. We stock .012 instead of .014, because less force at placement will result in less bracket debonding.
Kobayashi Hooks are only needed on the incisors of the IP Appliance as the bicuspids and cuspids all have ball hooks in both metal and ceramic. Occasionally, a ball hook may break off or become unserviceable, so Kobayashi Hooks should be available in any practice providing orthodontic services.
Koby Twists are also available for use in the shorty ligature system (catalog #040-002A). Regular preformed Kobayashi wires are sold in tubes of 100 (catalog #040-015). |
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040-016
OPEN COIL S.S. |
| Open coil (030) has a typical "spring" look and is used to open space between teeth. A length of coil that is one to three millimeters longer than the interbracket distance is cut, inserted over the archwire, and tied into place with steel ligatures on either end to resist the rotational moments created. Open coil may be "packed" or compressed in the anterior segment on Nickel-Titanium archwires, but should only be used on a stainless steel archwire (which is more rigid) when used in the posterior. Open Coil may be compressed in any part of the arch, anterior or posterior with 18x25N as the supporting archwire. Activation of stainless steel coils should be 25% of the original length. Therefore, if compressing stainless steel open coil between brackets 8mm apart, a 10mm piece of coil would be used. You would also use stainless steel open coil to move "several teeth", such as when opening a space in the middle of the arch.
.010 x .030 x 40" |
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040-017
CLOSED COIL S.S. |
| Closed coil (030) is tightly woven coil used to maintain space between brackets. To maintain space, cut a piece of coil exactly the size desired between adjacent brackets with a pin and ligature cutter. Tie-in can be accomplished with elastomeric ligatures since closed coil is passive. |
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040-018
NITI OPEN COIL SPRINGS - 15mm |
| With the development of technology that can wind nickel-titanium wire, we now have the ability to apply lighter forces that act over a long timespan. Nickel-Titanium Open Coil is very easy to manipulate compared to stainless steel coil, and has ideal force properties for moving one tooth. Such applications are common in bicuspid and molar distalization cases. Typically, an extra 3-4 mm of open coil may be "packed" in the interbracket space, but still apply a very low force to the teeth. Rapid tooth movement is the result. This item is packaged in either 15 mm lengths (5 pieces) (catalog #040-018) or in 3 pieces of 7" lengths in a tube (catalog #040-O18A). Inside diameter .030 |
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040-018A
NITI OPEN COIL-.010 X.030 (7)" |
| With the development of technology that can wind nickel-titanium wire, we now have the ability to apply lighter forces that act over a long timespan. Nickel-Titanium Open Coil is very easy to manipulate compared to stainless steel coil, and has ideal force properties for moving one tooth. Such applications are common in bicuspid and molar distalization cases. Typically, an extra 3-4 mm of open coil may be "packed" in the interbracket space, but still apply a very low force to the teeth. Rapid tooth movement is the result. This item is packaged in either 15 mm lengths (5 pieces) (catalog #040-018) or in 3 pieces of 7" lengths in a tube (catalog #040-O18A). |
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040-019
NITI FORCE MARKERS |
| The NiTi Force Marker is a plastic ruler with the steps premeasured to assure the correct activation for the Niti Closed coils. One side of the ruler is for 9mm closed cloils, and the other side is for 12 mm coils. Attach one loop of the preformed closed coil on the hook of the molar band, and attach a steel ligature tie to the other loop. Ligate to the anchoring hook on the cuspid or archwire loop, stretching to open the coil until the "end of the coil" is at the intended notch in the ruler. The Force Marker is placed against the mesial of the band attachment, then the steel ligature tie is tightened (expanding the coil) until the loop of the coil touches the desired step. Then, tie off the ligature tie. For reactivation, insert the Force Marker and check the coil activation to the notch on the ruler, adding stretch to the coil if needed.
4 Step Activation
Step 1 - Cuspid retraction on round wire - 120 grams
Step 2 - Cuspid retraction on rectangular wire - 150 grams
Step 3 - To close 1st Bicuspid extraction space
Step 4 - Sliding mechanics also to close 1st Bicuspid space |
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NITI CLOSED COIL SPRINGS - 9mm |
| This product is ideal for cuspid retraction and closing extraction space. The low force, long acting properties of the Nickel-Titanium Closed Coil makes for an ideal force application when sliding one cuspid along an archwire activated a small amount. Greater activation of the coils results in higher forces that can be applied to closing extraction spaces with sliding mechanics. A major advantage is the long "range of activation" of nickel-titanium, allowing for extended appointment intervals, typically 8 weeks between reactivation.
Activation for 9mm NiTi Closed Coil:
Step 1 - +2mm
Step 2 - +3mm
Step 3 - +6mm
Step 4 - +8mm (nearly 100% activation
Activation of these coils has been standardized by the number of millimeters of activation to generate a specific force according to the manufacturers testing charts. These activations have been divided by McGann into "4 steps" relating to the clinical job and for ease of use in the clinic; not only for the initial activation, but also for reactivation. Use the NiTi Force Marker for ease in determining correct activation.
Step 1 = Cuspid retraction on a round wire = 120 grams
Step 2 = Cuspid retraction on a rectangular wire with 13/23 Li brackets = 150 grams
Step 3 = Rectangular archwire passes through 2 posterior slots/tubes = 210 grams (eg: force applied 6-KH loop to close first bicuspid (4) extraction space.
Step 4 = Sliding mechanics with 3 posterior teeth to push the 19x25ss archwire through the slots/tubes = 275 grams (eg. Force applied 7-KH loop to close first bicuspid extraction space)
Activations for 9mm nickel-titanium closed coil
Step 1= +2mm
Step 2= +3mm
Step 3= +6mm
Step 4= +8mm (nearly 100% activation)
Wire Size: .010 x .030 |
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040-021
NITI CLOSED COIL SPRINGS - 12mm |
| This product is ideal for cuspid retraction and closing extraction space. The low force, long acting properties of the Nickel-Titanium Closed Coil makes for an ideal force application when sliding one cuspid along an archwire activated a small amount. Greater activation of the coils results in higher forces that can be applied to closing extraction spaces with sliding mechanics. A major advantage is the long "range of activation" of nickel-titanium, allowing for extended appointment intervals, typically 8 weeks between reactivation.
Activation of these coils has been standardized by the number of millimeters of activation to generate a specific force according to the manufacturers testing charts. These activations have been divided by McGann into "4 steps" relating to the clinical job and for ease of use in the clinic; not only for the initial activation, but also for reactivation. Use the NiTi Force Marker for ease in determining correct activation.
Step 1 = Cuspid retraction on a round wire = 120 grams
Step 2 = Cuspid retraction on a rectangular wire with 13/23 Li brackets = 150 grams
Step 3 = Rectangular archwire passes through 2 posterior slots/tubes = 210 grams (eg: force applied 6-KH loop to close first bicuspid (4) extraction space.
Step 4 = Sliding mechanics with 3 posterior teeth to push the 19x25ss archwire through the slots/tubes = 275 grams (eg. Force applied 7-KH loop to close first bicuspid extraction space)
Activations for 12 mm nickel-titanium closed coil:
Step 1=+3mm
Step 2= +5mm
Step 3= +9mm
Step 4= +11mm (nearly 100% activation)
Wire Size: .010 x .030 |
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