Selective engagement allows you to choose the ideal

balance between low friction and interactive control for

each treatment phase. Early in treatment, with smaller

dimension round and rectangular wires, T3 bracket clips

are passive, allowing teeth to unravel and level freely and

quickly. As treatment progresses into larger rectangular

wires, T3’s unique clip actively engages the wire, provid-

ing three-dimensional control for precision detailing.

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Friction in conventionally ligated brackets can be up to 600X that of self ligation systems. 1,2,3

T3’s selective engagement clip produces an ultra low friction slot with early treatment wires.

Passive self ligating brackets never fully engage finishing wires, leading to frustrating detailing challenges at the end of treatment.

As wire dimensions increase, T3’s selective engagement clip seats the wire into the bottom of the slot, increasing control and accuracy.

T3 PatentsU.S. Patent #5,562,444German Patent #4,407,100

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U1 27% 52%

U2 18% 20%

U3 33% 42%

U4&5 11% 37%

L1&2 37% 24%

L3 59% 68%

L4 38% 100%

L5 45% 125%

80% 60% 40% 20% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%

How much higher are the in/out dimensions? In-Ovation R* Damon 3MX*

T3’s coordinated in/outs keep the arch wire in harmony

with the patient’s natural arch form, critical to treating

cases successfully. Very low in/out heights keep the arch

wire as close as possible to the surface of the tooth,

ensuring targeted control of tooth movement. Low in/outs

also allow for lower overall bracket height, providing

more patient comfort and reducing unwanted debonds.

In-Ovation R* T3 Damon 3MX*

Damon 3MX*

In-Ovation R*

T3

Compare the in/out slot heights of these upper centrals

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FDI laser numbering for easy bracket identification

T3 clip access is front and center on the facial surface of the bracket. Opening and closing require only gentle rolling forces, comfortable for the patient.

The most reliable opening method for spring clip style brackets, like In-Ovation R*, is from the gingival, and is subject to poor visibility, especially in the posterior or in patients with inflamed gums. Opening requires heavier forces and can be uncom-fortable for patients.

Sliding gate style brackets, like Damon* system brackets, can also require heavier, uncomfortable opening forces, particularly as treatment progresses and bio-debris builds up in the clip mechanisms.

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Other clip designs have substantial portions of metal on metal

sliding contact, which are prone to calculus and plaque accu-

mulation. This bio-debris buildup can make the clips frustrating to

open and leads to uncomfortable wire changes for patients.

Gingivally scalloped clip

Lasered up/down arrows indicate high/low torque options

Rounded clip edges and tie wings for patient comfort

Facial access hole makes it easy to engage and open the clip

Red outlines show friction area as clips slide through bracket body

T3’s clip rotates on two small contact points

Sliding gate style bracket

Spring clip style bracket

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Plastic ligatures can be easily placed around the T3 clip and tie wings

The clip guard provides a tactile assurance that the clip is fully closed

Torque rails on occlusal tie wings extend slot height to .028 allowing for full expression of torque as rectangular wire dimensions increase

Rounded slot entrance and humped slot floor for reduced friction

Small, rounded occlusal tie wings

True twin design

Microetched, Quadra GripTM

base provides superior bond strength 4

Permanent, individual laser ID marking

Smooth, rounded clip edges

T3 brackets are available in a Roth system, a McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi system, and a Straight Wire system. The American Orthodon-tics versions of these systems are not claimed to be a duplication of any other, nor does American Orthodontics imply that they are endorsed in any way by Drs. Roth, McLaughlin, Bennett, or Trevisi.

T3 brackets are available with high and low torque options.Hooks are available on cuspids.

1 Damon, D. H: “The Damon Low Friction Bracket: A Biologically Compatible Straight-Wire System.” Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 11 (1998) 670-680.2 Kapur, R., Sinha, P., Nanda, R.: “Frictional Resistance of the Damon SL Bracket. “ Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 8 (1998) 485-489.3 Thomas, S., Sheriff, M., Birnie, D.: “A comparative in vitro study of the frictional characteristics of two types of self-ligating brackets and two types of pre-adjusted edgewise brackets tied with elastomeric ligatures.” European Journal of Orthodontics, 20 (1998) 589-596.4 S.K. Sharma-Sayal, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1999

* Damon and Damon 3MX are registered trademarks of Sybron Dental Specialties Inc. In-Ovation R is a registered trademark of the GAC-Dentsply Corporation

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In-Ovation R* Damon 3MX*

Reduced treatment duration

Shorter appointments

Early treatment low friction

Late treatment control

Individual/permanent ID marking

Very low in/outs

Easy open and close

Proven bond strength

Variety of torques available in .018

Variety of torques available in .022

Force I NiTi Heat Activated NiTi Stainless Steel Permanent Centerline 8 - 10 weeks 8 - 10 weeks UPPER & LOWER UPPER & LOWER UPPER .012 .016 x .025 .017 x .025 .014 .018 x .025 .016 LOWER .016 x .022 .017 x .025

Force I NiTi Heat Activated NiTi Stainless Steel Permanent Centerline 8 -10 weeks 8 - 10 weeks UPPER & LOWER UPPER & LOWER UPPER .012 .019 x .025 .019 x .025 .014 .021 x .025 .016 LOWER .019 x .025

B o n d i n gT3 brackets should be bonded with the spring clip in the open position. This minimizes any chance of adhesive interfering with the operation of the clip. Clips should be closed when indirect bonding.

Use traditional direct bond adhe-sive when bonding T3 brackets. The T3 one piece design with microetched Quadra GripTM base has proven to provide excellent bond strength.4

After the adhesive has cured, install arch wires and close the spring clip. The clip should only be opened and closed using the specially designed T3 bracket instrument.

To open the clip, insert the instrument in the labial opening and gently rotate the instrument between the thumb and forefinger toward the gingival. When the clip is open, there is resistance to further opening. Do not attempt to over-rotate the clip.

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A r c h w i r e s e q u e n c e **

Initial Wires 2nd Appointment 3rd Appointment

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** As recommended by Dr. John Valant. Dr. Valant uses .018 slot 5-5 and .022 slot on molars.

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P r o v e n Q u a d r a G r i p TM B o n d i n g B a s e

S t r o n g , D u r a b l e C l i p

I n d i v i d u a l , L a s e r I D M a r k i n g

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