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3M™ SmartClip™ SL3 Self-Ligating Brackets, 3004-4190, APC™ II, .018, U45, -9T/0A, Os, 5/Pk

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3M™ SmartClip™ SL3 Self-Ligating Brackets, 3004-4190, APC™ II, .018, U45, -9T/0A, Os, 5/Pk

About the product

The 3M™ SmartClip™ Self-Ligating Appliance System has an the integral nickel-titanium clip that permits simple archwire insertion and removal, yet holding the archwire with a pre-programmed force, avoiding unintentional disengagement. Offered in your choice of the APC Adhesive coating, it features the 3M™ APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive for enhanced bonding efficiency.

Product details

•Proprietary self-ligating clips which can save valuable chair time during wire engagement and disengagement
•"Intelligent" clips that release the archwire if forces are excessive
•Provide selective ligation capability, allowing clinicians to engage the archwire in a single clip
•Precisely finished nickel titanium clips and smooth radiused surfaces for enhanced patient comfort
•Offered in the MBT™ System prescription, as well as Ricketts (High Torque) and Roth (Low Torque) for desired treatment philosophy options
•3M™ APC™ Flash-Free and 3M™ APC™ II Adhesive coating options for bonding efficiency
•Molar brackets with small, low profile tie-wings for treatment flexibility
•Notched tie-wings for additional bicuspid identification
•Low profile for patient comfort
•Torque-in-base for level slot line up
•Micro-etched, three point contact base anatomical contouring for better base to tooth fit
•Vertical scribe line for accurate bracket placement
•The traditional tie-wings allow for application of auxiliaries.

Product specifications

Prescription
Prescription

Low Torque

Side
Side

Left/Right

Brand
Brand

SmartClip™

Bracket Style
Bracket Style

Twin

Slot Size (Imperial)
Slot Size (Imperial)

0.018

Slot Size (Metric)
Slot Size (Metric)

0.457

Arch
Arch

Upper

Material
Material

Stainless Steel

Adhesive Precoat
Adhesive Precoat

Non-coated

Tooth
Tooth

Bicuspid