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Is it necessary to use crimpable mini stops in all cases and what is the function
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How do you totally remove the clip? |
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What is the bracket body material made of?
The bracket is made from High Quality 17-4 Stainless Steel.
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What is the clip material made of?
The clip material is Nickel Titanium making it stable enough not to deform under repeated opening and closing or mastication including brushing. The clip rests into the spaces above the archwire slot. Its sufficient size and diameter resist deformation.
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In your marketing material you state that no special tools are necessary.
Which specific instruments do you recommend that work best to open and close the
Lotus Plus bracket clip?
To open the Lotus Plus bracket clip, it is best to use the Lotus SLB Ligature Director & Explorer Clip Opening Tool - Hook Style item #: OT-2106. To close the Lotus Plus bracket clip use the Lotus SLB Bracket Tweezers Clip Closing Tool - Tweezer Style item #: OT-202.
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Is it necessary to use crimpable mini stops in all cases and what is the function
of mini stops?
It is necessary to use the crimpable mini stops to prevent the archwire(s) from sliding through the brackets. If not, it will result in the archwire(s) sliding out of the buccal tubes resulting in discomfort to the patient. Crimpable mini stops are available in two sizes:
Small
Crimpable Mini Stops
For round archwires
.012" through .018"
Item #: 020-200
25/pack
Item #: 100003
50/pack
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Large
Crimpable Mini Stops
For rectangular archwires .014" x .025" through .019" x .025" and square archwires up to maximum of .020" x .020"
Item #: 020-300
25/pack
Item #: 100004
50/pack |
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How do you totally remove the clip?
To open the clip, you insert the explorer and rotate it (do not pull straight down). During the rotation you will hear and feel a “click”. To remove the clip you will Pull Down on it past the first click and it will completely disengage.
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