Ortho Direct Crimpable Hooks Left (Pack of 10)

Description

Ortho Direct Crimpable Hooks (Pack of 10)

Crimpable surgical hooks made of stainless steel, which are placed on wire up to .022″ x .025″ in diameter. They work as an anchor to place auxiliary accessories such as elastic, chains, or springs to help make space closures and bite or displace teeth. To properly tighten these crimpable hooks and prevent them from sliding, it is recommended that they be placed on stainless steel wire and use pliers to crimp straight or angled hooks.

Indication:

• Maintain wire positioning & tooth movement.

Key Features

• Excellent for use with mini screw attachments
• Easily and securely attach closed coil springs or any auxiliary attachments
• Can be placed onto archwires inside or outside of the mouth
• Curved 6.8 mm tall and fits archwires up to .022″ x .025″

Specifications

• Material: Stainless Steel
• Size: 6.8mm Curved
• Wire Compatibility: Fits up to .022″ x .025″ wires
• Function: Provides anchorage for elastics, chains, and springs
• Application: Used for space closure and tooth movement
• Secure Fit: Requires crimping with pliers for stability
   
   

Packaging

• Pack of 10

Directions for Use

STEP 1:

• Mark the area in the archwire to be crimped after confirming the distance intraorally and sandblast the marked area using a micro sandblaster

STEP 2:

• Place a small bead of bonding composite material into the slot of the crimpable hook and crimp it onto the wire

STEP 3:

• Remove the excess flash and light-cure it for 30 to 40 seconds.

STEP 4:

• Transfer the archwire into the mouth and retraction can be commenced

STEP 5:

• This chairside procedure can be used as an effective and relatively easy method during en masse retraction without any compromise on archwire properties.

Warranty & Service

• Warranty is not applicable for this product