Istar Dental Supply
Istar's buccal tubes offer dentists secure molar attachments, ensuring stability for orthodontic archwires while providing easy bracket placement.
Classification of Buccal Tube
Molar tube braces can be classified according to different criteria.
Based on the orthodontic technique, buccal tube braces can be divided into edgewise buccal tubes, straight-wire buccal tubes, and sliding straight-wire buccal tubes, etc.
According to the slot size, buccal tube brackets can be divided into 0.018-inch buccal tubes and 0.022-inch buccal tubes.
Based on the external structure, molar buccal tubes can be divided into single tubes, double tubes, single convertible buccal tubes, and double convertible buccal tubes, etc.
According to the tooth position, they can be divided into first molar buccal tubes and second molar buccal tubes.
The variety of buccal tube bracket adapts to different intraoral conditions and correction plans.
Advantages of Istar Buccal Tube Lock
We offer a variety of types for the doctor to choose, along with clearer tooth position markings for easy identification.
Correct operation can better control tooth movement. Our buccal tubes are designed with concave areas for easy picking up and less likely to slip.
The flared mouth design is convenient for the archwire to enter. The developmental groove positioning design for accurate positioning and better adherence to the teeth.
The bottom design of the buccal tube increases the bonding force, making the adhesion between the buccal tube and the tooth more secure.
This avoids the loss of attachments, reduces unnecessary follow-up visits, and thus improves treatment efficiency.
The exterior design of the buccal tubes enhances patient comfort, with a smooth surface and a spherically designed hook that reduces the risk of scratching the oral mucosa.
FAQ
Buccal tube braces play a crucial role in orthodontic treatment,their main functions including securing archwires,allowing the ends of the archwires to be inserted.
The buccal tube braces can controlling tooth movement.Also the little hooks designed on it can be use to hang rubber bands.
Buccal tubes and molar bands are two common attachment.
They both for securing archwires and controlling tooth movement. But there are some differences.
Buccal tubes are tubular structures and they can bonded to the surface of molars. Buccal tubes are favored for their comfort and convenience
Molar bands are bigger than the buccal tubes, they are ring-shape structures with a buccal tube welded on it.
Before using it, needs to creat a gap between the two adjacent surface of the molars, this process called separation.
After separation, molar band can bonded around the teeth. The advantage of bands are their are less likely falling off and have their value in some special circumstance.
Buccal tube are metal attachments which are commonly used in orthodontic treatment.
Usually bonded to the molars for bracket correction therapy. It can be used to fix the ends of archwires, and it can also adjust other attached devices to apply force to the teeth to move them, thus changing the position and direction of the teeth.
Buccal tube braces are often designed with small hooks on them, which can be used to hang rubber bands.
Buccal tube placement including following steps:
1. Teeth cleaning,remove the stains and debris.
2. Apply etching agent to the buccal side of the teeth.
3. After etching,rinse the teeth with water and dry the surface.
4. Apply adhesive to the tooth surface and cure with light.
5. Place the buccal tubes in the right position on the teeth.
6. Secure the buccal tubes with cement to ensure they are attached to the teeth.
7. Use a light-curing lamp to irradiate and cure the adhesive, ensuring a tight bond between the buccal tube and the tooth.
8. Check the position of the buccal tube.
Compare with the non convertible buccal tube, convertible buccal tube is easier to adjust the movement of teeth. It’s high flexibility is suitable for various treatment. This require frequent adjustment.
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