Waldent Orthobond Light Cure Orthodontic Adhesive Kit

• Stable bonding strength
• Easy to infiltrate into dentinal tubules
• Ortho bond has excellent bonding strength
• It is highly translucent and has good viscosity
• It has superior physical strength
• It is suitable for both metal and ceramic brackets
• Excellent handling properties
• Fluoride release technology

Waldent Orthobond Light Cure Orthodontic Adhesive is a unique light cure composite resin system for bonding plastic, metal or porcelain orthodontic brackets to etched enamel.

The highly filled paste features a tacky viscosity that flows well and eliminates bracket flotation. The light cure bonding resin/paste system sets quickly , provides for immediate archwire tie-in so your patients and staff can experience shorter bonding appointments. The primer also helps to seal the etched enamel. The cohesive strength of the adhesive is stronger that the band to the tooth, allowing for one-piece removal after orthodontic treatment with no enamel scarring.

The advantages is as below:

•  Excellent handling.
• Light cure feature enable extensive working time for bracket placement and adjustment.
• Immediate bonding strength can be achieved after light cure. Archwire can be tied up right following the cure.
• Proper bonding strength. Bonding to enamel is around 20Mpa to ensure no bracket breaking off from tooth during long period of treatment.

• No mixing required
• Ensures precise placement
• Fast setting
• Quick cementation

• 1 x 3ml Primer
• 1 x 4gm Paste
• 1 x 3gm BestEtch (3 Tips)

Prophylaxis: Using a rotary instrument with a rubber cup or brush, prophy the enamel surfaces to be bonded with plain pumice and water. Do not use prophy pastes which contain oil, as they can leave a film that will inhibit the etch. Rinse thoroughly and dry teeth with oil and moisture-free compressed air.

Etch: Isolate the teeth for etching. With a cotton pledget or brush, dab the Waldent BestEtch onto the entire area to be bonded. Do not rub the BestEtch on the enamel. Allow 30 seconds for etching (60 for deciduous teeth). Avoid placing BestEtch on soft tissue.

Rinse & Dry: Rinse thoroughly with water and spray combination to properly cleanse the enamel surface. Rinse each tooth with copious amounts of water for 5 seconds (10 seconds with gel etch) to stop the etching process and remove demineralized particles. Re-isolate and dry teeth thoroughly. The etched area should appear frosty white. If not, re-etch for an additional 20 seconds.

Application of Primer : With a brush, apply a thin uniform layer of Orthobond primer to the etched enamel.

Application of Paste : Using a spatula, apply the Orthbond paste and work it into the bracket base. Place bracket on the tooth and press in the desired position. Light cure from the incisal edge for 10 seconds and then 10 additional seconds from the gingival, mesial or distal bracket edge. The light director must be placed as close to the bracket base as possible during curing.
Once the Orthobond paste has been properly cured, an active arch wire can be placed immediately.

Note: Curing times depend on the intensity of the curing light.