The Morelli Antimicrobial Elastomeric Ligature Ties — Caribbean Blue carry a bright turquoise tone, one of three blues in the exclusive antimicrobial palette. Morelli builds the antimicrobial additive into the polymer matrix of every shade in this line.
Key Features
Bright turquoise — the most saturated of the three exclusive blues
Antimicrobial additive built into the matrix, which Morelli states prevents fungi and bacteria from developing and growing in the material
Lower staining and odor levels in the elastic, according to Morelli
Heat-treated for greater shape memory, as the manufacturer describes
Palette stability from selected pigments, per Morelli
Technical Specifications
Material: Polyurethane with antimicrobial additive
Color: Caribbean Blue
Antimicrobial Additive: Incorporated into the polymer matrix, as declared by Morelli
Manufacturer-Stated Effect: Prevents the development and growth of fungi and bacteria in the material, and reduces stains and unwanted odors, while preserving the mechanical properties of the elastic
Processing: Heat-treated material, which Morelli states gives the elastics greater shape memory
Pigmentation: Carefully selected pigments for a stable color palette, per Morelli
Presentation: Modular — individual rings supplied loose, not mounted on a stick
Quantity: 500 modules per package
Elastic Strength Loss: 25 days
Purpose: Ligation of the archwire into the bracket slot in fixed orthodontic appliances
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 1 package of Antimicrobial Elastomeric Ligature Ties Caribbean Blue, 500 modules (Modular presentation)
Clinical Applications
Ligation for patients choosing from the exclusive palette
Bright-blue selection where the standard blues read as too conventional
Antimicrobial stocking alongside the paler and deeper blues of this line
Is your antimicrobial board missing a bright blue?
Caribbean Blue is the most saturated blue of the exclusive line. The conventional blues sit in the standard Morelli ligature line, which covers 29 colors at 1,000 modules per package without the additive.
