The Morelli Arch Hook Split Left is the left-side anchorage hook for the orthodontic archwire, carried under the .022" size designation and packed ten pieces per box. The arm sweeps into a smooth spherical end, and the manufacturer states that its height is set by bending the hook to the required size.
Key Features
Left-side geometry — this hook is the left version and follows the contour of the left side of the arch.
Smooth spherical end — the curved arm closes with a rounded ball finish.
Bends to height — the manufacturer states the hook is height-adjustable and flexed to the required size.
Carries auxiliaries — the manufacturer states it anchors elastic chains, springs and metal ligature wires on the arch.
.022" size — carried under the .022" designation.
Ten per pack — each pack contains 10 hooks.
Technical Specifications
Material: Stainless steel, according to the manufacturer
Size Designation: .022"
Side: Left
Tip: Smooth spherical end on a curved arm
Adjustment: Height set by bending, according to the manufacturer
Quantity: 10 pieces
Purpose: Anchoring elastic chains, springs and metal ligature wires on the orthodontic archwire
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 10 Morelli Arch Hook Split Left
Clinical Applications
Anchorage reinforcement — adds a fixed attachment point on the arch, according to the manufacturer.
Retraction sequences — carries elastic chains or springs while teeth are being retracted.
Rectangular archwire cases — the manufacturer reports better anchorage on rectangular arches, which are larger in gauge.
Building left-side mechanics on the archwire?
Each pack holds ten left hooks, bent to the height the case needs and topped with a smooth ball end.
