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WHAT ADHESIVES ARE BEST IF THERE ARE DEBONDS?
- The following are our recommended adhesives. We also have 2 Procedural Recommendations.
Recommended Adhesives:
- Transbond XT (3M)
- LCR (Reliance)
- Goto (Reliance)
- Brace Paste (AO)
- Connect (GC)
Procedurally, we recommend the following:
1. When applying adhesive, be sure to “butter in” the adhesive into the mesh of the bracket base. Most
bond failures are between the mesh and adhesive.
2. If #1 above doesn’t work 100% – then you can also place a small amount of Primer on the bracket base
before applying adhesive. Be careful to apply only a small amount to prevent running. Also, you should
light cure the Primer before applying Adhesive!
WHY ARE MY TRAYS STICKING AND TEARING?
- Primer sticks to everything…including trays!
- Don’t slather Primer on the teeth and especially stay away from the mesial/distal spaces.
- Place the primer on the main area of the tooth where the bracket will be placed, you won’t have this problem.
CAN I REUSE TRAYS FOR DEBONDS?
- Absolutely! Done correctly, you can remove the trays, store them and section them in the future for debonds
as they occur. Simply use a knife, blade, or scissors to cut the tooth needed.
- There are scenarios where a single jig will no longer fit that tooth…but those are rare!
HOW DO I REDUCE FLASH?
- Follow our suggested procedures in your Clinical Training Guide. Those techniques will help you reduce
flash.
- DIBS AI patented tray design allows for flash to be removed gingivally before curing. Any flash remaining
typically is on the incisal edge as the bracket slide over the tooth. A quick burr will do the clean up job when
that happens!
- Indirect Bonding always includes a bit of flash, but you can certainly reduce it!