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Dispensing like a flowable and staying in place like a paste, Clarity™ Attachment Material lets you create esthetic, stain-resistant attachments for clear aligners with ease. Our proprietary ergonomic syringe enables enhanced control, aids in minimizing flash, and reduces waste while offering virtually bubble-free dispensing. Other features include:
- Dispenses like a flowable, stays in place like a paste
- Durable aligner attachments with patented nano-filler technology
- Superior stain resistance for excellent esthetics
- Aids in minimizing flash and reduces waste
- Propriety syringe offers greater control
- Bubble-free dispensing for structural integrity
Step-by-Step Attachment Bonding Protocol
Clarity™ Attachment Material
Isolate and Trial Fit (Optional)
Isolate teeth and trial fit the attachment template. Rinse and dry afterwards.
Fill
Using Clarity Attachment Material, fill the wells in the attachment template.
! Avoid overfilling to reduce flash clean up.
!Avoid underfilling to reduce voids and possible bond failures.
!Protect the filled template from light until ready to use.
Prophy
Prophy teeth with an oil-free pumice or paste. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Note: If using 3M™ Transbond™ Plus Self Etching Primer (SEP) in this procedure you can prophy with the pumice OR a chemical prophy using the etching gel from step 4 and then proceed directly to step 5 using SEP.
Etch
Etch teeth with 3M™ Unitek™ Etching Gel System or another etching agent with phosphoric acid. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Prime
Add primer to teeth with 3M™ Transbond™ XT Light Cure Adhesive Primer or other primer.
Note: For dental professionals, select a dental adhesive and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Prophy
Insert the attachment template and apply light pressure to ensure a correct fit.
Light Cure
1. Apply light pressure with the finger on the occlusal surface and with the tip of the curing light directly over the attachment.
2. Light cure each attachment for a minimum of 6 seconds with the 3M™ Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light.
Note: If using a curing light from another manufacturer, reference and follow that manufacturer’s instructions for use related to proper light curing techniques.
Remove
Remove attachment template from the patients mouth.
Check
1. Confirm the secure bond of each of the attachments.
2. Remove any excess flash using a bur, polishing disk or scaler.
Clarity Attachment Material (Item Number: 3-103304): 2 g syringe with 20 tips