The Morelli Antimicrobial Elastomeric Ligature Ties — Petroleum Blue are the deep blue-green of the exclusive antimicrobial palette, the darkest of the three blues in this line. Morelli incorporates the antimicrobial additive into the polymer matrix of the elastic itself.
Key Features
Deep blue-green — the darkest blue of the exclusive palette
Additive worked into the polymer matrix, which Morelli states prevents fungi and bacteria from developing and growing in the material
Lower incidence of stains and odors in the elastic, per the manufacturer
Heat treatment for greater shape memory, as Morelli describes
Selected pigments for palette stability, stated by Morelli
Loose rings, 500 per package
Technical Specifications
Material: Polyurethane with antimicrobial additive
Color: Petroleum 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 Petroleum Blue, 500 modules (Modular presentation)
Clinical Applications
Older adolescent and adult cases in the exclusive antimicrobial line
Deep-tone selection where a bright shade is not wanted
Dark end of the antimicrobial blue range
How deep can a blue go and still be new?
Petroleum Blue is the darkest blue Morelli offers in the exclusive line. Conventional dark blues remain in the standard Morelli ligature line, which covers 29 colors at 1,000 modules per package without the additive.
