The Morelli Bondable Buccal Tubes .022 Edgewise Simple Non-Convertible retain the archwire and auxiliaries at the posterior anchorage. Built to the Edgewise standard, they carry no built-in torque or offset. The cap is fixed, so the tube stays a tube throughout treatment.
Key Features
Non-convertible fixed cap for a dedicated tube function
Edgewise standard — zero torque and zero offset in the tube
Angled horn-shaped entry eases archwire insertion
Support groove for positioning with orthodontic tweezers
Low profile and rounded surfaces for patient comfort
Technical Specifications
Material: MIM stainless steel
Prescription: Edgewise
Slot: .022″
Arch: Upper and lower
Tooth Positions: 16/17 and 26/27 (upper); 36/37 and 46/47 (lower)
Torque: 0° (all positions)
Distal Offset: 0° (all positions)
Length: 5.2 mm
Convertible: No
Quantity: 10 pieces
Purpose: Posterior archwire retention and molar anchorage
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 10 non-convertible buccal tubes, .022 Edgewise
Clinical Applications
Standard Edgewise mechanics with compensation bent into the wire
Molar anchorage in either arch
Treatments where the tube will not need to be converted
Convertible or Not?
A fixed cap has nothing to loosen or come off mid-treatment. Choose the convertible version only if you expect to open the tube into a bracket at the finish.
