Description

Conodent Autoclavable Triangular Band Seater (Model: CDT-E-052)

Premium Orthodontic Bite Stick for Molar Band Adaptation

Product Overview

The Conodent Autoclavable Triangular Band Seater (Model: CDT-E-052) is a specialized, high-durability orthodontic hand instrument, commonly referred to as a bite stick. It is engineered to achieve precise, gap-free seating of stainless steel molar bands during the initial setup of fixed orthodontic braces.

Rather than relying solely on the clinician’s manual arm pressure, the CDT-E-052 is designed to utilize the patient’s own jaw elevation and biting force. By placing the instrument’s textured tip against the band’s bracket or seating lugs, the patient’s natural occlusal force safely and evenly drives the band down into its ideal interproximal and gingival position, minimizing operator fatigue and patient discomfort.

Technical Specifications

Core Design Features & Clinical Benefits

• Cross-Serrated Triangular Tip: The working end is machined into a triangular wedge that fits cleanly onto the narrow margins, seating lugs, or buccal tubes of orthodontic bands. The multi-directional cross-serrations provide a high-friction grip, preventing the tip from slipping off the slick stainless steel band during heavy loading.

• Molded High-Impact Polymer Handle: Forged from an advanced, lightweight medical polymer that absorbs sudden impact shocks. The material provides a comfortable, secure grip for the clinician while offering a mild cushion for the patient’s opposing teeth during biting maneuvers.

• Integrated Metal Core Insert: The hardened stainless steel tip is deeply anchored into the polymer body. This unified internal bridge ensures that heavy biting forces are transferred directly to the band without flexing, bending, or risk of tip separation.

• Ergonomic Geometric Handle: Designed with a flattened, wide-profile handle that resists rotational rolling between the fingers, giving the clinician total control over tip placement in high-moisture intraoral environments.

Primary Clinical Applications

• Molar Band Adaptation: Forcing tight, pre-formed stainless steel bands over the structural contours of first and second molars.

• Interproximal Seating Management: Driving bands past tight interproximal contact points after orthodontic separators have been removed.

• Final Orthodontic Alignment: Ensuring the band is seated deeply and uniformly parallel to the occlusal plane, preventing premature occlusal interference and maximizing cement seal integrity.