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PS L B R ACK E T S HOWCA S E
SP E C I A L SE C T ION
Carriere SLX 3D Bracket System
Henry Schein Orthodontics
henryscheinortho.com
760-448-8600
In general, what makes a passive self-ligating
bracket superior to a twin bracket?
Passive self-ligating brackets have lower friction between the
bracket and archwire, which increases tooth movement and decreases
patient pain. PSL brackets offer quality results by simplifying
clinical procedures, shortening chair time and decreasing the
number of appointments. These improvements, especially in
cases requiring extensive tooth movements, significantly decrease
overall treatment time.
Tell readers about the unique characteristics
of your PSL bracket.
The Carriere SLX 3D Bracket System has full mesial-distal
(M-D) slot coverage, which provides unmatched rotational control,
correction preservation and faster treatment times. Tooth-specific
bracket widths also initiate rotational control and tip activation.
Standardized interbracket distances on each tooth promote a more
uniform leveling and aligning. The reciprocal slide opens the
bracket door quickly and efficiently for ultimate patient comfort.
For the doctors who tried passive self-ligating
braces in the past and were not happy,
why should they view your product as
substantially different?
Carriere SLX 3D's full M-D slot coverage and tooth-specific
width options provide unmatched rotational control and ideal
tooth positioning. The slot coverage ensures greater rotational
control and faster treatment times. The SLX 3D Bracket System
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portfolio offers self-ligating buccal tubes and the revolutionary
M-Series Wires, providing a standardized three-wire sequence
protocol for accelerated treatment.
Inaccuracy and lack of control in finishing
details has long been a notorious problem in
the PSL world. How is your product different?
In the 2018 journal article " Are Self-Ligating Brackets' Slots
Dimensions Accurate?, " Cairo University researchers compared
bracket slot accuracy by measuring average slot variance from
advertised values, and reported that SLX brackets provided
significantly tighter tolerances than two competitors. A compact
slot that closely matches the dimensions of the wire is the most
important aspect of achieving proper tip and torque expression.
Today, there are quality twin brackets with
accurate and consistent slot dimensions for
around $1 or even less. Tell us in practical
terms why the ROI with your premium bracket
" pencils out. "
Carriere SLX 3D reduces the number of appointments
per patient to 8-10 weeks, and adjusts teeth faster and more
efficiently, shortening treatment times. Chair time is also reduced
with bracket slides, eliminating the need to remove and religate
ligature ties. Although twin brackets cost less per bracket, SLX
3D delivers a greater overall cost reduction by reducing the total
cost of treatment. n
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