The Morelli Long Crimpable Ball Hook is a traction attachment fixed directly to the archwire by crimping with pliers, with no nut, key or threading required. Its ball-shaped tip retains elastic chains, intermaxillary elastics, coil springs and metal ligatures, while the extended stem places the point of force away from the wire. Made from stainless steel with a smooth, polished surface, it is the simpler alternative when the arch only needs an added hook, not an adjustable stop.
Key Features
Crimped fixation — compressed onto the archwire with pliers, delivering a fast, low-profile attachment with no screw hardware.
Ball tip retention — the rounded end holds elastics, chains, springs and ligature wires securely and releases them cleanly.
Extended stem — positions the traction point further from the archwire, improving access for the clinician and the patient.
Curvable body — the stem can be adapted to the anatomy and to the direction of the intended force.
Smooth polished surface — reduces irritation of the lip and cheek in an area of constant mucosal contact.
Stainless steel construction — corrosion resistance and consistent performance under continuous traction.
Technical Specifications
Material: Stainless steel
Quantity: 10 pieces
Fixation: Crimped onto the archwire with pliers
Slot: .022″ (0,55 mm)
Suitable Wire: Round and rectangular archwires up to .022″ (0,55 mm)
Tip: Ball, straight stem
Hook: Long
Purpose: Crimpable traction point for elastics, chains, springs and ligature wires
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 10 Morelli Long Crimpable Ball Hook units
Clinical Applications
Retraction and mesialization — provides the traction point for elastic chains and coil springs during space closure.
Intermaxillary elastics — the ball tip and long stem give a stable, patient-accessible attachment on the arch.
Anchorage auxiliaries — anchors metal ligatures and springs wherever an extra hook is required along the archwire.
Only need a traction point, not an adjustable stop?
Where a Gurin clamps to the wire and doubles as a stop, this hook is crimped in seconds and does one job well — giving the arch a hook exactly where the mechanics require it.
