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D.B. metal brackets self-ligating with FDI identification(patented)

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F1000 brackets are designed to meet the most sophisticated biome-

chanical requirements and to allow an easy clinical management,

without facing the known inconveniences of the other self-ligating

systems.

F1000 brackets provide all advantages of the most recent clinical

scientific evidences on low friction and on the application of light for-

ces which reduce treatment time for a greater comfort and satisfaction

of the patient.

F1000 brackets are available with torque and angulation values accor-

ding to Dr. Damon#’s standard prescription.

Passive self-ligating bracketeasy to open and closeversatile biomechanics

comfortable for the patient

pentagonal pad designwith laser markedFDI identification(patented)

in/outminimized overall bracket profilemaximum comfort

tie wingsdesigned to allow

the application of anyligatures available

slot with circulardesign

to further minimize friction

hygieneenhanced by the special shape of thesliding cover and theside openings

easy to open and closethanks to the engagement

of the sliding fourth wallunder bracket tie wings

#Damon is a Trademark of Ormco Corporation

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D.B. metal brackets self-ligating with FDI identification(patented)

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Versatile biomechanics and low friction

Easy to open and close The F1000 self-ligating mechanism is based on the sliding cover’s appendix (made of superelastic Nickel Titanium) with a holdunder the bracket’s tie wings when in the closed position: the special alloy allows the appendix to cross the apex of the tie wings,thus opening the slot by applying a gentle pressure.F1000 brackets can be opened with instruments which are currently used in the dental office, such as the utility instrument or aprobe. It can be opened by exerting a light pressure on the hole of the cover or on the superior edge of it, with a movement fromupwards to downwards which remains in the same direction either for upper or lower brackets. In this way the sliding ligation cover is kept in the open position on its own under force of gravity, allowing the easy insertion of thearchwire. F1000 brackets can be closed with the same instrument used for opening or with a specific instrument that applies agentle pressure on the appendix of the sliding cover, by driving it to full closing with ease, while maintaining the wire into the slot.

Hygiene, safety and comfortThe F1000 self-ligating mechanism is based on the sliding cover’s appendix with a holdunder the bracket’s tie wings: therefore F1000 brackets do not require any complex clo-sing system.Cleaning of the area under the sliding cover is enhanced from the side opening favou-ring the action of the water jet. The principle of this self-ligating mechanism is very sim-ple, safe and easy to use in the mouth. The cover slides into the two side rails on thebracket’s face in which it is constrained, therefore an accidental release, i.e. caused bywire pressure and/or unintentional operations cannot happen. The shape without discontinuities, the ultra-smooth contours and the minimal in/outvalue make the F1000 brackets as comfortable as the conventional ones.

The self-ligating mechanism covers the slot on the whole mesio-distal width of the bracket: this allows, unlike other self-ligatingsystems, a good rotation control even with the application of light wires in a low friction environment.The special circular designed central zone of the slot results in a lower contact with the wire that further minimizes friction, eventhough maintaining a complete biomechanical control.

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The patented self-ligating mechanism providesan additional sliding fourth wall to the slot to getfull biomechanical advantages, by allowing free-dom of wire movement inside the slot. The morphology of the tie wings allows the appli-cation of elastic and metallic ligatures, chainsand elastic threads making the management ofthe friction and the anchorage possible in orderto get the best biomechanical control.

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