Low Profile BONDABLE BUCCAL TUBES
Sleek, modern and stylish, Phoenix Orthodontics premier line of MIM (metal injection molded) buccal tubes
incorporate the latest design technology with a growing industry demand for comfortable, easy-to-use
appliances that simplify treatment and reduce valuable chair time.
Maximum Rotational Control
At a full 4.2mm, OPTIMAL tubes allow for greater
rotational control than smaller buccal tubes.
OPTIMAL
low profile buccal tubes
Unique Direct Bond Pad Design
OPTIMAL features a compound radius on the pad that
mirrors the unique contour of a molar’s clinical crown.
A uniquely crafted distal gingival cutout enables bonding
of partially erupted molars without sacrificing the size
and strength of the pad.
Distal Notch
In order to meet the need for ample anchorage,
OPTIMAL features a distal notch for ligation
and tie-back of auxiliaries.
Fully Funneled Entrance and Malleable Hook
Two of the most appealing features of OPTIMAL
is it’s trumpeted entrance to facilitate easy wire
insertion and a new streamlined, malleable ball hook.
Choose from extended indent pad or small indent pad.
80 Gauge Foil Mesh
OPTIMAL bondable buccal tubes feature
80 gauge foil mesh direct bond pads for
increased bond strength.
Specify WELDABLE or BONDABLE
MAXILLARY 1st Molar
NEW CONVERTIBLE DESIGN
Smooth, reduced profile bondable or
weldable convertible upper & lower
1st molar tube. Now featuring a more
streamlined, malleable hook.
Roth and MBT Rx.
OPTIMAL
low profile buccal tubes
2nd MOLAR
Roth
MBT
Std.
torque
-10
-14
0
offset
8
10
0
MANDIBULAR 1st Molar
Roth
MBT
Std.
torque
-25
-20
0
offset
-5
0
0
MAXILLARY
!
Etched 80 gauge foil mesh for superior bond strength.
torque tip offset
!
Compound-contour pad for snug fit.
-14
0
10
!
Pad specs: 5mm M-D / 3mm height.
MANDIBULAR
!
Slim, malleable hook allows easy engagement.
torque tip offset
!
Smooth, rounded tube contours = patient comfort.
0
-20
0
!
Large funneled entrance eases wire insertion.
-25
0
4
!
Available with or without buccal indent.
EASY PLACEMENT Facial surface indent on buccal tube assists in bonding and
positioning for precise mesio-buccal fit.
EASY FIT Elongated, curved, mesially extended contoured base (3.5mm M-D)
reduces unwanted bond failure.
EASY WIRE INSERTION Funneled entrance effectively guides wire into the bucal tube.
EASY ON YOUR PATIENT Smooth, rounded low profile buccal tube (2mm M-D)
provides maximum patient comfort. Comfortable hook design tilts away from
the gingiva to avoid tissue impingement.
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Phoenix Micro Buccal Tubes
a perfect fit for partially erupted molars
MANDIBULAR
torque
MAXILLARY
0
torque
-1
2
0
-10
-10
-12
-25
-25
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Band & Tube PRE-WELD SERVICES
Phoenix offers standard and custom pre-welding services to meet all your practice needs. All pre-weld orders are welded in
the standard position unless requested otherwise.
Standard Weld
The drawings below provide an overview of the various
standard positions and illustrate the attachment
welded at 0 degree angulation to the band. The bracket
slot will be parallel to the occlusal edge of the band.
Mesial/Distal Positioning
Custom Weld
Mesial
Upper
Lower
2mm of forward (mesial) placement of the
buccal tube on the band will add
approximately 10 degrees of distal offset.
Standard
Upper
Custom assemblies are any of Phoenix tubes and bands
that are not pre-welded in the standard position. Using
the chart below, choose the appropriate pre-weld
position.
Height Placement
(2 indicates standard)
Lower
1 indicates
50% gingival
from standard
The standard welding position is designed
to deliver the distal offset manufactured in
the buccal tube.
Distal
Upper
Lower
3 indicates
50% occlusal
from standard
3
2
1
2mm of backward (distal) placement of
the buccal tube on the band will subtract
approximately 10 degrees of distal offset.
1
2
3
Upper
Lower
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