Ribbond Ribbon Fiber Splint

Since fiber reinforced resin structures derive their strength primarily from making laminates, high manageability and lack of memory is essential for close and accurate layering of the fibers. Inaccurate fiber placement results in voids or excessive composite on the tensile side of the fibers that will be prone to fracturing.

Ribbond’s Patented Cross-Link Lock-Stitch Leno Weave:

• Adaptable and Manageable
• Does not unravel when cut or manipulated
• Reinforces multi-directionally
• Durable & impact absorbent
• Transfers stresses efficiently throughout the fiber network

Highly Bondable:

Ribbond bonds to any composite system. You choose the compositeMagnified 110,000 time, SEM’s demonstrate complete incorporation of the resin to Ribbond’s fibers (note lack of voids). Forces within the resin are easily transferred to the fibers insuring that the Ribbond is an integral strength member of the prostheses.

Biocompatible:

Ribbond’s fibers are the standard in biocompatibility. The same material is also used in the construction of artificial hip and knee joints. Unlike fiberglass, if at anytime the Ribbond is cut into with a rotary instrument, the resultant particles and exposed fibers will not be a biocompatibility risk to the patient.

Esthetic:

Ribbond is translucent, practically colorless and disappears within the composite or acrylic without show-through. Not only does Ribbond offer excellent esthetics, its translucency also allows the use of light cured composites

Versatile:

The unique combination of strength, esthetics and bondability allows Ribbond to be used for many different applications. Ribbond bonds to both composite and acrylic giving you a material with multiple uses.