The Morelli Elastomeric Ligature Ties — Pearl Blue are polyurethane elastomeric modules for ligating the archwire into the bracket slot of fixed appliances. The manufacturer describes them as suited to all orthodontic treatments and particularly indicated for treatment with aesthetic brackets, citing their high resistance to staining and their bluish color.
Key Features
High resistance to staining — the property the manufacturer states explicitly for this product
Indicated for aesthetic brackets, per the manufacturer own description
Bluish tone that Morelli presents as giving an excellent aesthetic result
Wire ligated into the bracket slot of fixed appliances
Shape memory that keeps the tie seated on the bracket wings
Technical Specifications
Material: Polyurethane
Color: Pearl Blue
Presentation: Modular — individual rings supplied loose, not mounted on a stick
Quantity: 500 modules per package
Pigmentation: Non-toxic
Stain Resistance: High, as declared by the manufacturer
Manufacturer Indication: All orthodontic treatments, particularly aesthetic brackets
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 Elastomeric Ligature Ties Pearl Blue, 500 modules (Modular presentation)
Clinical Applications
Ceramic and aesthetic bracket cases where module discoloration is the stated concern
Long adjustment intervals in patients treated with tooth-colored appliances
Aesthetic-priority stocking for routine archwire ligation in fixed appliances
Treating with ceramic brackets and worried about how the tie will look later?
Pearl Blue offers staining resistance stated by the manufacturer, supplied as loose modular rings, 500 per package.
