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BRACKETS
3M Unitek
3munitek.com
(800) 423-4588
Action
Orthodontics
actionortho.com
(800) 468-7129
American
Orthodontics
americanortho.com
(800) 558-7687
CDB Corp
cdbcorp.net
Dentaurum USA
dentaurum.com
(800) 523-3946
Product name Clarity™ ADVANCED
Ceramic Brackets mini embrace™Empower Self
Ligating Brackets PolySapphire® plus discovery® pearl
Bracket type Standard ligation;
Twin pre-adjusted Standard ligation
Passive self-ligating;
Interactive self-
ligating
Standard ligation;
Twin pre-adjusted
Standard ligation;
Twin pre-adjusted
Material Ceramic Stainless steel Stainless steel Ceramic;
PolySapphire® plus Ceramic
Prole Low Low Low Low Low
Number of wings 4 4 4 4 4
Cost per bracket Contact company Contact company Contact company Contact company Contact company
Prescriptions
available
Bi-dimensional, MBT,
Roth, High Torque MBT, Roth
Andrews, Bi-dimen-
sional, Damon, MBT,
Roncone, Roth
MBT, Roth MBT, Roth
Type of base
Micro-crystalline,
mechanical-locking
bonding surface with
proprietary stress
concentrator
Mesh Mesh Fully mechanical
“Triple-X” base
One-piece; laser
structured bonding
base
Type of construction Ceramic injection
molding MIM MIM Ceramic injection
molding
Ceramic injection
molding
Country of
manufacture Switzerland USA USA USA Germany
Slot size(s) .018 and .022 .018 and .022 .018 and .022 .018 and .022 .018 and .022
Recommended
archwire N/A Any Any Any N/A
Auxiliary slot No No No No No
Auxiliary available N/A N/A No N/A N/A
Special features
Clarity™ ADVANCED
Ceramic Brackets
have exceeded
clinical expectations
and fully meet the
rising demand for
aesthetics from teens
and adults. Plus, they
have shown to be
best-in-class in stain
resistance.
The reduced size
delivers the maximum
in patient comfort
and aesthetics. Made
from medical grade
stainless steel and
features a 80-gauge
foil mesh base for
maximum bond
strength and predict-
able debonding.
Coordinated in/outs
on both interactive
and passive designs
allow use as part of
a fully interactive
system, fully passive,
or combination Dual
Activation™ System.
PolySapphire® plus
delivers signicant
advantages over
conventional
ceramic and sapphire
brackets, including
lower, anatomi-
cally shaped prole
design; triple bevel
slot for optimized
sliding mechanics;
41% less friction
than conventional
sapphire brackets.
Optimal shade
adaptation;
optimal bonding
and debonding
characteristics;
3D-contoured and
laser-structured
base.
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BRACKETS
Dentsply GAC
dentsplygac.com
(800) 645-5530
DynaFlex
dynaex.com
(800) 489-4020
Forestadent USA
forestadentusa.com
(800) 721-4940
G&H Orthodontics
ghorthodontics.com
(800) 526-1026
Gestenco
International AB
gestenco.com
+46 31810035
Product name Ovation® C Atlas Mini Bracket QuicKlear Vapor Ceramic
Bracket
Blonde Rainbow
Colored Brackets
Bracket type Standard ligation Standard ligation Active self-ligating Standard ligation;
Twin pre-adjusted Standard ligation
Material Ceramic Stainless steel Nickel-free; Ceramic Ceramic Composite
Prole Low Low Medium Low Medium
Number of wings 4 4 4 4 4
Cost per bracket N/A As low as $1.75 Contact company Contact company Contact company
Prescriptions
available MBT, Roth MBT, Ricketts, Roth,
Standard edgewise
MBT, Roncone, Roth,
FACE MBT, Roth Roth, Standard
edgewise
Type of base Mechanical Mesh One-piece; inverted
hook style base
One-piece; ow-
through portals for
enhanced mechanical
bond
One-piece; Palmer
notation for identi-
cation
Type of construction Ceramic injection
molding MIM Ceramic injection
molding
Ceramic injection
molding
Polymer injection
molding
Country of
manufacture Japan USA Germany USA Sweden
Slot size(s) .018 and .022 .018 and .022 .018 and .022 .018 and .022 .018 and .022
Recommended
archwire N/A Any BioCosmetic Doctor’s preference Imagination tooth
colored
Auxiliary slot No No No No No
Auxiliary available N/A
Available with hooks
on upper and lower
cuspids. Upper and
lower bicuspids
available with hooks
mesial or distal.
Pauls Tool to ensure
easy, splinter free
debonding.
N/A Comes in blue, pearl,
violet, pink, and red.
Special features
Mechanical base al-
lows for easy bonding
and rebonding.
Impressive bracket
constructed of 17-4
stainless steel with
an 80-gauge foil
mesh pad; low prole
design with silky
smooth slot.
Matte nish on
the clip to reduce
shine and increase
aesthetics.
Polycrystalline CIM
Ceramic
The only colored
bracket available
in the market that
makes fashion out
of braces—a great
motivator for younger
patients.
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BRACKETS
BRACKETS
Henry Schein
Orthodontics
henryscheinorthodontics.com
(888) 851-0533
Opal Orthodontics
opalorthodontics.com
(888) 863-5883
Ormco Corp
ormco.com
(800) 854-1741
Ortho Classic
orthoclassic.com
(866) 752-0065
OrthoEssentials
orthoessentials.net
(866) 517-3257
Product name Carriere SLX Self-
Ligating Bracket Avex MX Damon™ Clear H4 Self-Ligating
Bracket
Epic SS Roth or
MBT Bracket
Bracket type Passive self-ligating Standard ligation;
Twin pre-adjusted Passive self-ligating Passive self-ligating Standard ligation
Material Stainless steel Stainless steel Polycrystalline
Alumina (PCA) Stainless steel Stainless steel
Prole Low Low Low Low Low
Number of wings 2 4 3 4 4
Cost per bracket Contact company Contact company Contact company As low as $5.99 Contact company
Prescriptions
available
Damon, MBT,
Ricketts, Roth
McLaughlin, Roth,
McLaughlin/Bennett
System 4.0
Damon H4 MBT, Roth
Type of base One-piece Mesh
Customized base
design with patented
laser-etched pad
One-piece Treadlok Mesh
Type of construction MIM CNC Machined Ceramic injection
molding MIM MIM
Country of
manufacture USA USA USA and Mexico USA USA
Slot size(s) .018 and .022 .018 and .022 .022 x .028 .022 .018 and .022
Recommended
archwire
Carriere Cu Nitanium
Archwire VIA Wires
Damon™ Copper
Ni-Ti™ and Damon™
Low-Friction TMA®
H4 Pitts’ Standard Any
Auxiliary slot No No No No No
Auxiliary available N/A N/A
SpinTek™ Opening Tool;
SpinTek Opening/Clos-
ing Tool; Damon™ Clear
Debonding Instrument;
Blügloo™ Two-Way
Color Change Adhesive
N/A Yes
Special features
Funneled opening
indent offers ease-
of-opening for the
redesigned Carriere
SLX Opening Tool. Au-
dible and tactile cues
let you know that the
door is FULLY closed
or FULLY open.
Only bracket system
available in the new
McLaughlin/Bennett
System 4.0 prescrip-
tion. Most accurate
slot in the industry.
Patented tie-wing de-
sign for easy ligation.
Torque in base.
An ideal solution
for today’s image-
conscious adults and
teens, Damon™ Clear
brackets provide the
performance and
control needed to
treat a wide variety of
cases with outstand-
ing results.
Reduced prole,
increased rotational
precision, new door
design, improved
Treadlok guards,
enhanced base
curvature, improved
engagement point,
and molded bracket
ID marks
Epic features a
dened center scribe
line and has large tie
wing undercuts. All
are color coded for
easy placement.
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BRACKETS
Ortho
Technology Inc
orthotechnology.com
(800) 999-3161
RMO Inc
rmortho.com
(800) 525-6375
SML Space
Maintainers Labs
smlglobal.com
(800) 423-3270
TP Orthodontics
Inc
tportho.com
(800) 348-8856
WildSmiles
Braces
wildsmilesbraces.com
(855) 398-9453
Product name
Sensation™ M Self-
Ligating Bracket
System
FLI® Twin Bracket SML Composite
Brackets
ClearVu® Cosmetic
Brackets WildSmiles Braces
Bracket type Passive, Active, Inter-
active self-ligating
Standard ligation;
Twin pre-adjusted Standard ligation Twin pre-adjusted;
Twin bracket
Standard ligation;
Twin pre-adjusted
Material Stainless steel Stainless steel Composite; Hybrid Ceramic Stainless steel;
Nickel-free
Prole Low Low Medium Low Low
Number of wings 4 4 4 4 4
Cost per bracket Contact company Contact company As low as $2.95 Contact company $9.76
Prescriptions
available MBT, Roth MBT, Ricketts, Roth Roth MBT, McLaughlin,
Roth, Bennett, Trevisi MBT, Roth
Type of base Mesh Mesh One-piece Mesh Mesh
Type of construction MIM MIM Milled Ceramic injection
molding MIM
Country of
manufacture South Korea USA India USA USA
Slot size(s) .022 .018 and .022 .022 .018 and .022 .018 and .022
Recommended
archwire
TruFlex™ Nickel
Titanium Full Form,
TruFlex™ Copper Nickel
Titanium Full Form,
BetaForce™ Beta
Titanium Full Form
Any Tooth-colored NiTi TPO Aesthetic Wire N/A
Auxiliary slot No No No Yes No
Auxiliary available N/A
FLI® Buccal Tubes
and FLI® Aesthetic
Wire
N/A
Aesthetic wires,
crimpable hooks
and stops, reflex coil
springs, ligature ties
N/A
Special features
Passive-to-active
design for ideal con-
trol in all treatment
stages; high quality
cobalt-nickel alloy
clip for resiliency and
durability; and ample
under tie-wing area
for application of
elastomeric chains.
Ultra low-prole
rounded construction.
Color quadrant
identication.
80-gauge mesh base.
Features mushroom-
style hook and ared
entry and chamfered
facial lead-ins.
Brackets come in an
individual tray with
an identication
chart; color coded to
avoid identication
mistakes. Cuspid and
bicuspid brackets
come with a gingival
hook. Set includes
molar tubes.
Available with Readi-
Base®, featuring
eXact® pre-applied
adhesive. Ready to
place right out of the
package. Reduced
risk of contamination.
Brackets set easily
without sliding. Mini-
mal flash clean-up.
Placed within
U3-3 only. Use for
early treatment or
integrate with any
bracket system
for comprehensive
treatment.
