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Description
- Function: They securely hold the end of the archwire in place, allowing for precise control over tooth movement, alignment, rotation correction, and bite adjustment.
- Material: Typically manufactured from high-quality, medical-grade stainless steel (e.g., 17-4ph or 316L) using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) for durability and corrosion resistance in the oral environment.
- Design: Feature a low-profile, anatomical design with smooth, rounded edges and hooks to maximize patient comfort and minimize soft tissue irritation. They often have an occlusal (biting surface) indent for precise positioning by the orthodontist.
- Bonding Base: Bondable types use a micro-etched or 80-gauge mesh foil base to provide a large surface area for superior adhesion to the tooth surface using dental adhesive.
Specifications
Buccal tubes come in a variety of configurations and specific dimensions tailored to the individual treatment plan and the target tooth (first or second molar).
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Attachment Method:
- Bondable: Attached directly to the tooth surface.
- Weldable: Designed to be welded onto a metal molar band that encircles the tooth.
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Convertibility:
- Convertible: Feature a removable or breakable cap that allows the tube to be converted into a regular bracket (with an open slot) later in the treatment.
- Non-Convertible: Have an integral, non-removable top surface.
- System/Prescription: Available in different prescriptions, such as Roth, MBT (McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi), or Edgewise, which specify built-in torque and angulation values to guide the tooth movement in specific directions.
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Slot Size: The internal channel dimensions determine which size archwire or auxiliary can be used. Common sizes are:
- 0.018 inches (for the 0.018" x 0.025" wire system)
- 0.022 inches (for the 0.022" x 0.028" wire system)
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Auxiliary Attachments: Many designs include additional features:
- Hooks: Small, integrated hooks are used as attachment points for elastics (rubber bands) or other devices for intra-maxillary or inter-maxillary traction.
- Auxiliary Slots: Larger, separate round (0.045" or 0.051" diameter) or rectangular slots can accommodate headgear facebows, lip bumpers, or other orthopedic correctors.
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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).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
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