Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers of Orthodontic Miscellaneous Products
| Item | Package Quantity | Number of Pads | Number of Tablets | Number of Wafers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Maintainer Bands | 2/Pkg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GUM® Orthodontic Wax | 24/Pkg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patterson® Expansion Screws | 1/Pkg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patterson® Sticky Card | 50/Pkg | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Patterson® Bondable Retainers | 5/Pkg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OrVance® Retainer Cleaner Tablets | 96/Pkg | 0 | 96 | 0 |
| Smile Brite Denture Cleaner | 1 lb Jar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elasti™ Bite Therapy Wafers | 25/Pkg | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| OrthoDots® CLEAR Orthodontic Wax | 60/Pkg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Space Maintainer Band Wires | 10/Pkg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features of Orthodontic Miscellaneous Products
| Item | Space Saving | Comfortable | Chairside Fabrication | Easy to Apply | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Maintainer Bands | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | High |
| GUM® Orthodontic Wax | No | Yes | No | Yes | N/A |
| Patterson® Expansion Screws | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | High |
| Patterson® Sticky Card | No | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Patterson® Bondable Retainers | No | Yes | No | Yes | High |
| OrVance® Retainer Cleaner Tablets | No | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| Smile Brite Denture Cleaner | No | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| Elasti™ Bite Therapy Wafers | No | Yes | No | Yes | N/A |
| OrthoDots® CLEAR Orthodontic Wax | No | Yes | No | Yes | N/A |
| Space Maintainer Band Wires | Yes | N/A | N/A | Yes | High |
Top 10 Orthodontic Retainer & Denture Boxes & Holders
1. Space Maintainer Bands with Tube – DSC Dental, LLC
Space Maintainer Bands with Tube save space in young patients who lose a primary molar early. Pre-welded tube ensures consistency, comfort, speed in handling, and accuracy in usage.
- Application can be fabricated chairside, which makes a return visit unnecessary.
- One treatment; eliminates risk of teeth shifting in-between visits
- Procedure takes approximately 20-25 minutes
- Laser printed with individual size
- Tubes are individually hand soldered
- Stainless steel
- Method offers significant cost savings compared to lab-fabricated devices
Top 10 Orthodontic Resin Liquid
2. GUM® Orthodontic Wax – Sunstar Americas Inc
GUM® Orthodontic Wax adheres to orthodontic appliances and covers sharp elements to relieve irritation and soreness.
- Contains vitamin E to relieve irritated tissue
- Clear, discreet wax blends in with teeth
- Comes in convenient and hygienic snap-case
3. Patterson® Expansion Screws
Patterson® Expansion Screws are for use in palatal expansion. They have weldable legs for soldering to bicuspid and molar bands.
4. Patterson® Sticky Card Direct Bond Organizing Pad
Patterson® Sticky Card Direct Bond Organizing Pad is used chairside to organize brackets prior to bonding.
Package Quantity: 50/Pkg
5. Patterson® Bondable Retainers – Lower Cuspid to Cuspid
Patterson® Bondable Retainers are made from 0.032 wire.
- Mesh pads for strong retention
- Made from surgical grade stainless steel
6. OrVance® Retainer Cleaner Tablets – OrVance LLC
OrVance® Retainer Cleaner Tablet is designed to remove plaque, odor and stains on removable orthodontic and dental appliances including retainers, aligner trays, mouth guards, night guards, bruxing and TMJ appliances.
- Use twice weekly
- Keeps appliances clean and smelling fresh
- Not intended for use with dentures or removable bridges
7. Smile Brite Denture Cleaner
Smile Brite Denture Cleaner is a concentrated denture cleaner that will safely, quickly and effectively maintain the cleanliness of oral appliances. Smile Brite can be used on full dentures, soft liners, light-cured resins, partial dentures and orthodontic appliances.
- Deodorizes dental appliances
- Helps prevent irritation to gum tissue
- Removes difficult stains, calculus and mineral deposits
- Will not harm soft liners or metal surfaces
- Cleaning agent for all types of denture resins
- Especially powerful for removal of scale, tartar and stains
- Will not corrode stainless steel
8. Elasti™ Bite Therapy Wafers – Glenroe Technologies
Elasti™ Bite Therapy Wafers help reduce discomfort associated with wearing orthodontic braces. Chewing on wafer may increase blood circulation around recently moved teeth by stimulating and massaging gum tissue.
- Specially formulated resin provides highly accurate bite impressions of teeth and horizontal molar area
- Minor perforations allowed for a correct occlusion with touching teeth surfaces
- Resistant to temperature changes during transit
- Latex free
9. OrthoDots® CLEAR Orthodontic Wax by OrVance LLC
OrthoDots® CLEAR Orthodontic Wax prevents painful abrasions caused by braces and orthodontic appliances. Its special formula lasts longer and withstands over 20 times more strain than dental wax or standard orthodontic wax.
- Biomedical grade silicone blend includes moisture-activated technology
- Easy to apply
- Safe to use while eating and drinking
- Individually packaged for hygienic patient and in-office application
- Made in the USA
10. Space Maintainer Band Wires – DSC Dental, LLC
Space Maintainer Band Wires are for use with DSC Dental space maintainer bands.
- Stainless steel
- Made in the USA
