The Morelli Antimicrobial Elastomeric Ligature Ties — Pitaya Rose are the intense pink of the exclusive antimicrobial palette. It is the stronger of the two pinks Morelli developed for this line, on the same matrix-incorporated additive as every other shade here.
Key Features
Intense pink — the stronger of the two exclusive pinks
Antimicrobial additive in the polymer matrix, which Morelli states prevents the development and growth of fungi and bacteria in the material
Stains and unwanted odors reduced in the elastic, per Morelli
Heat-treated to increase shape memory, as the manufacturer states
Wire ligated and retained across the adjustment period
Modular package of 500
Technical Specifications
Material: Polyurethane with antimicrobial additive
Color: Pitaya Rose
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 Pitaya Rose, 500 modules (Modular presentation)
Clinical Applications
Color-selection appointments where the exclusive palette is offered
Patients asking for a pink with more intensity than the standard shades
Strong-pink position in the antimicrobial stock
Ready to offer the exclusive palette to patients who choose by color?
Pitaya Rose is the bolder pink of the exclusive line. The conventional pinks stay in the standard Morelli ligature line, which covers 29 colors at 1,000 modules per package without the additive.
