Orthodontic Instruments

Elastic Separators
Functions 
Characteristic 
Elastomeric separators—Various sizes for different contact areas
Practice Note 
Separators are placed on orthodontic separating tray setup.

Elastic Separating Pliers

Function 
To grip and place separators around contact area of tooth
Characteristic 
Single ended
Practice Note 
Elastic Separating Pliers are only used on the orthodontic tray setup.

Steel Spring Separators/Brass Wire Separators
Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Note 
Separators are placed on orthodontic separating tray setup.

Orthodontic Band with Tubing and Hook

Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Note 
Orthodontic Band is used on orthodontic banding tray setup.
Band Pusher

Function 
To push orthodontic bands into place during try-in and cementing phases
Characteristic 
Single or double ended
Practice Note 
Band Pusher is only used on the orthodontic tray setup.

Band Pusher or Plugger with Scaler

Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Note 
Band Pusher with Scaler is only used on the orthodontic tray setup.
Band Seater—Bite Stick

Function 
To assist seating or placing of orthodontic bands for try-in or cementing phase
Characteristics 
Practice Notes 
Orthodontic Bracket

Function 
To hold orthodontic arch wire in place (Arch wire moves the teeth.)
Characteristics 
Practice Note 
Orthodontic Brackets are used on orthodontic bonding tray setup.

Bracket Placement Card

Function 
To place each bracket and/or band on card according to tooth placement in mouth
Characteristic 
Tape on card holds brackets in place before they are bonded to teeth.
Practice Note 
Bracket Placement Card is only used on the orthodontic tray setup.
Bracket Placement Card for Damon Self-Ligating Brackets with Self-Ligating Instrument

Functions 
Characteristic 
Tape on card holds brackets in place before they are bonded to teeth.
Practice Note 
Bracket Placement Card and Self-Ligating Instrument are used only on orthodontic bonding bracket tray setup.
Bracket Placement Card for GAC Self-Ligating Brackets with Self-Ligating Instrument

Functions 
Characteristic 
Tape on card holds brackets in place before they are bonded to teeth.
Practice Note 
Bracket Placement Card and Self-Ligating Instrument are used only on orthodontic bonding bracket tray setup.

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