The Morelli Bondable Buccal Tubes .022 MBT Simple Convertible for the lower first molars retain the archwire and auxiliaries at the posterior anchorage. Produced in MIM stainless steel, the tube has a low profile, rounded surfaces and an anatomical base, and the cap can be removed to convert it into a bracket.
Key Features
Convertible cap turns the tube into a bracket when needed
MIM stainless steel for dimensional accuracy and strength
Angled horn-shaped entry eases archwire insertion
Support groove for positioning with orthodontic tweezers
Low profile and rounded surfaces for patient comfort
Technical Specifications
Material: MIM stainless steel
Prescription: MBT
Slot: .022″
Arch: Lower (mandibular)
Tooth Positions: 36 and 46 (lower 1st molars)
Torque: −40°
Distal Offset: 0°
Length: 3.5 mm
Convertible: Yes
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 lower convertible buccal tubes, .022 MBT
Clinical Applications
Lower molar anchorage in fixed MBT mechanics
Bonded lower first molars as an alternative to banding
Finishing stages requiring conversion of the tube into a bracket
Upper or Lower?
This is the lower-arch tube: −40° torque and no distal offset. The upper-arch version carries −14° torque with a 10° offset, so the two are not interchangeable.
