The document describes the features of a new self-ligating orthodontic bracket. It has a clear appearance, integrated self-ligating slot design, twin design for dual use, and is made of biocompatible copolymer material using new laser technology. It has best sliding features with ultra low friction, low profile for reduced interference, and smooth rounded tie wings for patient comfort. The bracket clicks onto wires easily without additional instruments or moving parts.

2. What are the features
 Clear appearance – for  Low profile – for
high aesthetics reduced occlusal
interference
 Integrated self ligating
 Smooth rounded tie
slot design
wings for patient
comfort
 Just click and go
 Easy to combine
with all wire systems
 Twin design
dual use  Biocompatibel
copolymer material
 Best sliding features  Produced with new
ultra low friction laser technology

3. SLOT DESIGN
Patented integrated self ligating slot design
Easy to use with all wire systems
For best aesthetical look gold
Best sliding features – ultra low friction wires are recommended

4. CLICK and GO System
Just click the wire in and go
Forget additional instruments
Forget moving parts to hassle
No mechanical parts to loose

5. Easy positioning – additional color marking

6. Twin design / Dual use
Additional ligatures and attachments can
be used in conventional way any time

7. FINISHED BOND UP

8. LIGATURES
Colored ligatures beneath the wire to the pleasure of children

9. Mechanical locking base
The bracket also features a mechanical locking base with micro etching.
There is no need of any additional coating or silane.

10. ECC Avair SL Wire holding force
• Result: 7N => 700 grams

11. What is really needed?
• According to the studies and the calculation no force
larger than 60 grams on the tooth is needed
• maximum forces for light-wire technique wires (eg.
Thermal, NiTi-wires) bring up a maximum of 400
grams
• => Clip/Door holding is sufficient for treatment with
approximately 500 grams

12. Slot friction test

13. Fricton Comparison Test

14. Shear Force Test

15. Shear Force Comparison Test
Shear force in N

16. Arch Wire sequences
Wire 0.013“ Wire 0.014“ Wire 0.016“ Wire 0.018“
Wire 0.017 x 0.025“ Wire 0.019 x 0.025“ (active) Clip new – before use Clip – after use of .019 x 0.25