The Morelli Bondable Buccal Tubes .018 Edgewise Simple retain the archwire at the posterior anchorage in the .018 slot series. Built to the Edgewise standard, they carry no built-in torque or offset — every compensation is bent into the wire.
Key Features
.018 slot — matches the .018 bracket series already bonded in the case
Edgewise standard — zero torque and zero offset in the tube
Angled horn-shaped entry eases archwire insertion
Anatomical base with increased retention for stable bonding
Low profile and smooth rounded surfaces for patient comfort
Technical Specifications
Material: MIM stainless steel
Prescription: Edgewise
Slot: .018″
Arch: Upper and lower
Tooth Positions: 16/17 and 26/27 (upper); 36/37 and 46/47 (lower)
Torque: 0° (all positions)
Distal Offset: 0° (all positions)
Length: 5.2 mm
Quantity: 10 pieces
Purpose: Posterior archwire retention and molar anchorage
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 10 simple buccal tubes, .018 Edgewise
Clinical Applications
Standard Edgewise mechanics with compensation bent into the wire
Molar anchorage in either arch
Treatments run entirely in the .018 slot series
Why the .018 Slot?
.018 and .022 are not interchangeable — the tube has to match the slot of the brackets already in the mouth. This is the .018 version; the same simple tube is also available in .022.
