TM Technically Beautiful TM Radiance Plus is the clearest ceramic twin bracket available, delivering exceptional results with features other cosmetic brackets just can t match. This latest generation of Radiance is stronger and even more dazzling than the previous generation, with enhancements including Visual Placement Aids (VPAs) for bonding precision, and a thicker, stronger tie wing radius. BEAUTY Radiance Plus is manufactured from monocrystalline and is nearly invisible on the teeth. Other cloudy, polycrystalline brackets can t match Radiance Plus s incredible appearance. The strong monocrystalline body also serves as a barrier to stains. PERFORMANCE Radiance Plus brings you optimum mesial-distal width for exceptional rotational control, and reduced fracture risk thanks to a smooth radius on the tie wing base. New latex-free elastomeric Visual Placement Aids (VPAs) help deliver accurate bracket positioning every time. STRENGTH Radiance Plus conveys strength in both the body and base. A proprietary heat polishing process helps smooth away micro voids or fl aws, the patented Quad Matte base delivers a remarkably strong bond, and thicker tie wings mean much less chance of bracket failure.
BEAUTY Clear sapphire Radiance Plus brackets provide a brilliant appearance, proven to be much clearer than other monocrystalline or polycrystalline ceramic systems. Each Radiance Plus bracket is created from a single crystal of pure grown sapphire one of the hardest materials in nature, second only to diamond. The crystal is honed and heat polished into a remarkably strong and beautiful bracket that s nearly invisible on the teeth, regardless of tooth shade. This is proven in a recent study appearing in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, which rates Radiance Plus as the most translucent of all monocrystalline brackets tested. 1 The durable monocrystalline bracket body also serves as a barrier to stains, giving Radiance Plus a brilliant appearance throughout treatment. 1 Lopes Filho, Hibernon, et al., 2012. Infl uence of optical properties of esthetic brackets (color, translucence, and fl uorescence) on visual perception. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. April 2012. 141(4): 460-467.
PERFORMANCE Rotational control Radiance Plus is engineered with optimum mesial-distal width on the maxillary centrals and cuspids to deliver industry leading rotational control. This greater anterior control allows you to deliver accurate results without sacrifi cing aesthetics. Improved tie-ability Tie wings are designed with a smooth radius on the base of each wing, signifi cantly reducing fracture risk. An enlarged tie wing undercut also makes for much easier placement of elastics, ligatures, and chain. Precise bracket placement The addition of latex-free elastomeric Visual Placement Aids (VPAs) allows you simple, accurate bracket placement every time, without the staining risk associated with other color coding systems. Each VPA is color coded to its specifi c tooth so there s no question which bracket goes where. After bonding, they are easily removed from the slot with pliers, and there s no ink for the patient to brush away.
STRENGTH Before heat polishing After heat polishing Solid core structure A heat treated, monocrystalline formation gives Radiance Plus a solid core structure, as opposed to the strand structure found in polycrystalline brackets. A proprietary heat polishing process creates just enough energy to smooth away any micro voids or fl aws that could compromise the bracket s integrity. This helps improve sliding mechanics, and results in a bracket that resists torque fracture more than three times that of polycrystalline brackets. Quad Matte base A patented Quad Matte base gives Radiance Plus its amazing bond strength. This technology delivers a strong bond in the center of the bracket, and a smooth perimeter to make the debonding process predictable and simple. Durable tie wings The increased tie wing thickness on each Radiance Plus bracket enhances its solid body. This thicker space provides the appropriate dimensions to help decrease fracture risk, and help with effective tying.
Dependable debonding Debonding Radiance Plus is simple and predictable thanks to specially designed ceramic bracket debonding instruments. Scan QR code for debonding demonstration video. Techniques Central Lateral Cuspid 1st Bicuspid 2nd Bicuspid MAXILLARY Torq. Ang. Torq. Ang. Torq. Ang. Rot. Torq. Ang. Rot. Torq. Ang. Rot. McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi +17 +4 +10 +8-7 +8 0-7 0 0-7 0 0 +17 +4 +10 +8-0 +8 0-7 0 0-7 0 0 Roth +12 +5 +8 +9-2 +10 4-7 0 2-7 0 2 Alexander LTS +15 +5 +9 +9-3 +10 0-6 0 0-8 +4 0 Central Lateral Cuspid 1st Bicuspid 2nd Bicuspid MANDIBULAR Torq. Ang. Torq. Ang. Torq. Ang. Rot. Torq. Ang. Rot. Torq. Ang. Rot. McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi -6 0-6 0-6 +3 0-12 +2 0-17 +2 0-6 0-6 0 0 +3 0-12 +2 0-17 +2 0 Roth 0 0 0 0-11 +7 2-17 0 4-22 0 4 Alexander LTS -5 +2-5 +6-7 +6 0-7 0 0-9 0 0 Radiance Plus Debonding Pliers #001-343E These pliers are designed to debond by placing the opposing tips of the pliers occlusal/ gingival under the tie wings while applying constant pressure to the handles. Bracket Color Identifi cation: Visual Placement Aids (VPAs) are color coded to each specifi c tooth. A McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi * System The Alexander * LTS System #001-408 Replacement tips are easily replaced and should be disinfected prior to use. R 2nd BICUSPID 1st BICUSPID CUSPID CUSPID 1st BICUSPID 2nd BICUSPID L R 2nd BICUSPID 1st BICUSPID CUSPID CUSPID 1st BICUSPID 2nd BICUSPID L ALTERNATE MAXILLARY AND SINGLE WING A Roth * System Omega Ceramic Bracket Debonding Pliers (Sushi pliers) #001-301E The blades of these sushi pliers are parallel when placed along the mesial and distal sides of the bracket. Only the upper surfaces of the tips are sharpened, focusing the debonding force at the bracket/enamel interface. R 2nd BICUSPID 1st BICUSPID CUSPID CUSPID 1st BICUSPID 2nd BICUSPID L * The American Orthodontics version of the Roth System is not claimed to be a duplication of any other, nor does American Orthodontics imply that it is endorsed in any way by Dr. Roth. * The American Orthodontics version of the McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi System is not claimed to be a duplication of any other, nor does American Orthodontics imply that it is endorsed in any way by Drs. McLaughlin, Bennett, or Trevisi. * Dr. Wick Alexander is proud to endorse Alexander prescription brackets from American Orthodontics.
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