The Morelli Antimicrobial Elastomeric Pre-Loaded Canes — Amethyst Purple land where the cool and warm halves of a color board meet — a violet that reads blue to some patients and pink to others. The elastomer carries an antimicrobial additive in the polymer matrix, and the manufacturer states it prevents the development and growth of fungi and bacteria, reduces stains and unwanted odors, and preserves the mechanical properties of the elastic.
Key Features
Crossover tone — a violet that sits between the cool and warm ends of the board
Broad appeal — a single shade that satisfies patients leaning either way
Additive in the polymer matrix — the manufacturer states it prevents the development and growth of fungi and bacteria
Declared effects — stains and unwanted odors reduced, mechanical properties preserved, according to the manufacturer
Heat treatment — the material is heat-treated for greater shape memory, according to the manufacturer
1,000 rings per package — rings supplied on a cane
Technical Specifications
Material: Polyurethane with an antimicrobial additive
Color: Amethyst Purple
Presentation: Stick (pre-loaded cane) — rings supplied mounted on a cane
Quantity: 1,000 rings per package
Pigmentation: Selected pigments, according to the manufacturer
Material Treatment: Heat-treated for greater shape memory, according to the manufacturer
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 Pre-Loaded Canes Amethyst Purple, 1,000 rings (Stick presentation)
Clinical Applications
Routine ligation where a single shade has to satisfy varied preferences
Treatments that alternate a violet between upper and lower arches
A color board that needs one option bridging its cool and warm sides
Where do the cool and warm halves of the board meet?
Amethyst Purple covers the middle of the board on an elastomer built with the antimicrobial additive declared by the manufacturer.
