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Description
- Function: They provide a secure attachment point on the cheek-side (buccal) surface of the back molar teeth. This allows orthodontists to apply precise forces for tooth alignment, bite correction (malocclusion), and anchorage for various accessories like headgear or elastics.
- Material: Most are made from high-quality, corrosion-resistant medical-grade stainless steel. Nickel-free options are available for patients with sensitivities.
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Design:
- Low Profile: Designed to minimize interference with the patient's bite (occlusion) and maximize comfort.
- Anatomical Base: The base is contoured (curved) to fit the natural shape of the molar crown, often featuring an 80-gauge mesh pad to ensure strong, reliable bonding to the tooth surface.
- Easy Insertion: Many designs feature a funneled or chamfered entrance to the slot, making it easier for the orthodontist to insert the archwire.
- Identification: Tubes often have laser-etched or color-coded markings for easy identification of the correct quadrant (upper/lower, left/right).
- Hooks: Most include rounded, smooth hooks for the attachment of intraoral elastics or other auxiliary devices.
Key Specifications
Specifications vary based on the specific orthodontic philosophy (e.g., Roth, MBT, Edgewise), molar type (first or second), and patient needs.
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Bonding Method:
- Bondable: Glued directly to the tooth surface using dental adhesive.
- Weldable: Pre-welded onto a metal molar band, which is then cemented around the entire tooth.
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Configuration:
- Single Tube: Accommodates one archwire.
- Double/Triple Tubes: Feature additional slots for auxiliary wires, elastics, or headgear facebows.
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Convertibility:
- Convertible: Designed with a removable or breakable cap/slot cover that can transform the tube into a standard bracket later in treatment.
- Non-convertible: A fixed tube structure.
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Slot Size: This refers to the internal dimension of the passage that the archwire fits into. Common sizes are:
- 0.018 inches (0.018" x 0.025" for rectangular wires)
- 0.022 inches (0.022" x 0.028" for rectangular wires)
- Larger auxiliary tubes typically have round slots measuring 0.045" or 0.051" for headgear or lip bumpers.
- Prescription (Torque and Angulation): Tubes are manufactured with built-in angles and torque specifications unique to each tooth to guide it to its final, correct position, as defined by specific systems like Roth or MBT.
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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