The MBT™ System combines orthodontic scientific research and decades of clinical experience to provide an efficient means of achieving high-quality results. This booklet references common orthodontic challenges and the solutions offered in appliance torque and tip, archwires, and bracket placement to address solutions to those challenges.
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One of the important attributes of Clarity™ Metal-Reinforced Ceramic Brackets is predictable debonding. This module shows the recommended way to use a How or Weingart Hand Instrument to debond Clarity Brackets.
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One of the important attributes of Clarity™ Metal-Reinforced Ceramic Brackets is predictable debonding. This module shows the recommended way to use the Unitek™ Debonding Instrument to debond Clarity Brackets.
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This document provides an understanding of the Unitek Temproary Anchorage Device System and what is has to offer the clinician. Benefits and attributes are described
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This document lists several ways the Unitek Temporary Anchorage Device can be used in a clinical setting. In addition, you will see the Unitek TAD being used for Over Bite and Deep Bite Correction.
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This document reviews the contents of the system and discusses what the Unitek Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD) System has to offer a clinical practice.
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Understand the planning process associated with the Unitek Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD) and learn how to place the Unitek TAD in three simple steps.
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The Mini Uni-Twin™ Bracket System is known for its remarkable capability of delivering the benefits of a traditional twin bracket while having the design and conveniences of a single wing bracket. Review this module to learn more about its features and learn how it can benefit your practice.
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The Unitek™ Miniature Twin Bracket has the characteristics of a full-size twin bracket yet is smaller in size for greater comfort. View this module to learn more about its features.
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The Victory Series™ Bracket System is the resident jewel of the 3M Unitek metal bracket line, offering a diverse product portfolio. Review this module to learn about the product's features and capabilities.
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Learn about how three 3M products, APC™ Adhesive Coated Appliances, Transbond™ Plus Self Etching Primer and Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light, can help advance the overall Bonding Process.
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Learn about the features and benefits, installation, use and maintenance of the Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light that offers the latest in LED technology to provide a fast and efficient light cure process.
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Learn about the advantages of this color changing Transbond brand adhesive that allows the practitioner to see the adhesive flash for an easy clean-up before light curing.
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Learn about the product features and application techniques of this flowable, light cure material that limits bond failures to less than 2% when used for Light Cure Indirect Bonding.
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View this presentation to learn the history behind self-ligation, the benefits of the technology and why a 3M Self-Ligating Appliance System works in your office.
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The enhanced 3M Unitek SmartClip™ SL3 Self-Ligating Appliance System features an evolved third generation clip, improved self-ligating molar brackets and additional prescriptions for the results you expect. Learn how the SL3 clip uses less force and helps you provide your patients with more efficient treatment.
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Clarity™ SL Self-Ligating Brackets incorporate SmartClip Self-Ligating Appliance System technology. They are the only available ceramic brackets that are passive self-ligating and feature an open slot, true-twin edgewise design. Download the file to learn more.
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The archwire selection is different when treating patients with self-ligating appliances versus traditionally ligated brackets. Click here to see examples of SL archwire selection for the .022 slot.
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The archwire selection is different when treating patients with self-ligating appliances versus traditionally ligated brackets. Click here to see examples of SL archwire selection for the .018 slot.
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The Unitek™ Bracket Placement Instrument is a reverse-action tweezer that can be used mesial/distal or occlusal/gingival. The instrument can be used to accurately place self-ligating and traditionally ligated brackets.
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Bracket positioning is an important factor for efficient orthodontic treatment. 3M Self-Ligating brackets have unique features designed to help you place brackets precisely. Click here to learn more.
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Incorporating tandem archwires into your self-ligation archwire sequence provides complete rotation and angulation correction, as well as full vertical correction due to the vertical alignment of the two archwires. Click here to learn more.
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3M Self-Ligating Appliance Systems incorporate specially designed archwire insertion and disengagement instruments to aide with wire handling and patient comfort. There are two instruments, one for .018 and one for .022 slot users. Learn more here.
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With the Unitek™ Self-Ligating Debonding instrument, you have the choice of debonding on or off the archwire. This instrument is designed for mesial/distal squeeze debond. Click here for more debonding information.
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Convenience, hygiene and comfort. Three reasons your patients will love 3M Self-Ligating braces. Click here for more patient benefit information.
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