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      How do I bond traditional bands?

      This article provides detailed step-by-step instructions on bonding traditional orthodontic bands using Reliance Orthodontics' Band Lok® Dual Cure adhesive. It covers techniques for both standard and high-stress appliances, ensuring consistent polyme

      How to Bond Traditional Bands for Orthodontic Appliances Using Band Lok® Dual Cure

      Bonding orthodontic bands correctly ensures appliance stability, patient comfort, and optimal treatment outcomes. This guide outlines the step-by-step procedure using Reliance Orthodontics' Self Mix Band Lok® Dual Cure, a reliable and effective adhesive system for bonding traditional bands. These methods apply specifically to traditional orthodontic bands rather than laser-sintered bands.

      Materials Needed:

      • Self Mix Band Lok® Dual Cure Syringe

      • Prophy paste

      • Sticky 2x2 pad

      • Etchant gel (only for high-stress appliances)

      • Isolation materials (cotton rolls, saliva ejectors, cheek retractors)

      • Curing light

      Circumferential Band Delivery Technique

      (Normal Ligation)

      1. Prophylaxis: Clean the buccal and lingual surfaces of involved teeth thoroughly with prophy paste.

      2. Dry and Isolate: Ensure the field is completely dry and isolated using cotton rolls, saliva ejectors, or cheek retractors.

      3. Prepare the Band: Attach a sticky 2x2 pad to the occlusal surface of the band for ease of placement.

      4. Adhesive Application: Attach the self-mixing tip to the Band Lok® Dual Cure syringe and express the adhesive into the band.

      5. Seat the Band: Position the band onto the tooth, pressing firmly until adhesive "flash" (excess adhesive) extrudes toward the occlusal surface.

      6. Tack Cure: Use the curing light to tack cure the exposed flash for exactly 1 second—no longer—to initiate initial polymerization.

      7. Flash Removal: Remove the adhesive flash in one cohesive, rubbery piece immediately following the tack cure.

      8. Final Cure: Fully polymerize the adhesive by light curing through the occlusal surface of the appliance for 30 seconds per band.

      Important Note: Reliance Self Mix Band Lok® Dual Cure ensures consistent polymerization, minimizing risks associated with under-polymerized paste compared to purely photo-initiated adhesives.

      Circumferential Band Delivery Technique

      (High-Stress Appliances)

      For high-stress orthodontic appliances requiring enhanced bond strength, incorporate an additional etching step:

      1. Prophylaxis: Thoroughly clean the buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth with prophy paste.

      2. Selective Etching: Etch approximately half of the buccal and lingual tooth surfaces using etchant gel. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.

      3. Dry and Isolate: Ensure a completely dry and isolated working field.

      4. Prepare the Band: Attach a sticky 2x2 pad to the occlusal surface of the band.

      5. Adhesive Application: Attach the self-mixing tip to the Band Lok® Dual Cure syringe and dispense adhesive inside the band.

      6. Seat the Band: Place the band firmly onto the tooth, allowing excess adhesive flash to rise to the occlusal surface.

      7. Tack Cure: Quickly tack cure the exposed adhesive flash for exactly 1 second.

      8. Flash Removal: Immediately remove the flash as a single cohesive, rubbery piece.

      9. Final Cure: Perform the final polymerization by light curing through the occlusal surface of the appliance for 30 seconds per band.

      Important Note: Using Reliance Self Mix Band Lok® Dual Cure significantly reduces the variability in polymerization, especially important for high-stress orthodontic applications.

      By following these detailed steps, clinicians can ensure optimal bond strength, patient comfort, and effective orthodontic treatment outcomes.