Clarity Precision Grip Attachments
Clarity™ Precision Grip Attachments
Step-by-step bonding protocol for Clarity Precision Grip Attachments
Isolate teeth using a dry field system.
- Prophy teeth where attachments will be bonded with an oil-free pumice or paste.
- Rinse with water and dry teeth thoroughly.
Note: Do not allow teeth to become re-contaminated with saliva before applying the Transbond™ Plus Self Etching Primer.
- Apply Unitek™ Etching Gel System or another phosphoric acid etching agent for 15 seconds where attachments will be bonded.
- Rinse with water and dry teeth thoroughly.
Note: Do not allow teeth to become re-contaminated with saliva before applying the Transbond™ Plus Self Etching Primer.
- After thoroughly mixing the Transbond Self-Etching Primer, rub the saturated tip of the applicator onto the tooth surface where the attachments will be bonded. Continue rubbing bonding agent onto enamel while applying some pressure for a minimum of 3-5 seconds per tooth.
- Re-dip applicator in reservoir to saturate tip before applying the bonding agent on the next tooth.
- Deliver a gentle air burst for 1-2 seconds to each tooth to evenly disperse bonding agent into a film.
Note: Do NOT cure the bonding agent prior to seating the tray.
- Using a superfine microbrush, apply a bead of the bonding agent to the back of the attachment only.
- Avoid allowing the bonding agent to run onto the surrounding surfaces.
- Re-dip applicator in reservoir to saturate tip before applying the bonding agent on the next attachment.
Note: Do NOT cure the bonding agent prior to seating the tray.
- Position tray into patient’s mouth.
- Start at most distal attachment on one side of the arch, bond attachments one at a time working towards the midline.
- Apply gentle occlusal finger-pressure in a lingual to buccal direction to the support structures of the attachment before turning on the light.
- Light cure each attachment for a minimum of 6 seconds using the Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light or for a minimum of 10 seconds using the Elipar™ Curing Light.
Note: If using a curing light from another manufacturer, reference and follow that manufacturer’s instructions for use related to the proper curing light techniques.
- Break the support structures away from the attachments by rolling the tray from the lingual to the buccal surface. Do NOT remove tray vertically.
- If an attachment remains in the tray, it can be bonded a second time.
- Confirm the secure bond of each attachment.
- Check for any residual sprue support structures and remove using a sharp scaler. Avoid applying force that pulls the residual sprue away from the tooth.
- Remove any excess material from the tooth if needed using a scaler, polishing disc or bur.
Note: Repeat steps 3-7 for an opposing arch.
Post-Bonding results with Clarity Precision Grip Attachments
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