Direct Bonding Bracket Holders

Description

Direct Bonding Bracket Holders

A direct bonding bracket holder carries a single bracket from the tray to the tooth. It also keeps that bracket steady while you judge its position. This page offers three lengths of the same tool, so choose whichever length feels right to you.

Bonding Day, One Bracket at a Time

Direct bonding is careful work. First, you put adhesive on the bracket base. Then you carry the bracket to the tooth and press it into place. A holder gives you a firm, small grip, so your fingers stay clear of the tooth. As a result, you can check height and angle before the adhesive cures.

Three Lengths: 140mm, 136mm and 135mm

According to the catalogue, the options differ in overall length. The 140mm holder is the longest. Next come the 136mm and 135mm holders, which are a little shorter. Since the facts give only length, look at the photos for tip shape. In general, a longer tool suits a larger hand or a deeper reach. A shorter one, by contrast, can feel nimble near the front teeth. We sell each length singly.

Small Habits for a Clean Placement

• Keep adhesive off the tips so the bracket lets go cleanly.
• Release the bracket first, then check its position from the side.
• Wipe the tips between teeth when resin builds up.

Protecting Fine Tips

Fine tips lose their grip if they bend. So store the holder where it cannot knock against heavy pliers. After use, rinse off resin and debris, then dry the tool well. It reaches your clinic non-sterile. However, after a full clean and a sterilization cycle it is ready for the next patient.

Setting Up a Bonding Tray

A holder rarely works alone. Many teams pair it with a height gauge. In addition, a second bonding bracket holder lets an assistant load brackets while you place them.

Each holder follows our own drawing, and a person in the United States inspects it before it ships. The stainless steel meets ASTM F899. A flaw in the build is ours to fix, since our holder warranty equals three years against manufacturing defects. For a tweezer-style option, view our bracket placing tweezers. You can also see every orthodontic hand tool we stock, and the Intrace FAQ covers returns.

This holder is for professional hands. Our cleaning guide and shipping page have the details.