Description

Conodent Elastic Placement Instrument (Model: CDT-E-034)

Premium Titanium-Coated Orthodontic Elastomeric Hand Tool

Product Overview

The Conodent Elastic Instrument (Model: CDT-E-034) is a premium orthodontic hand instrument engineered for the precise placement, manipulation, and high-speed removal of elastomeric ligatures, modules, power chains, and orthopedic separating elastics.

This specialized model pairs an ultra-lightweight, wide-diameter 8 mm hollow handle with ultra-hard, non-stick Titanium Nitride (TiN) coated working tips. Designed to withstand the rigorous friction generated when stretching high-tensile rubber polymers over bracket tie-wings, the CDT-E-034 prevents material binding and structural tearing while significantly reducing repetitive hand fatigue during high-volume bracket-tying appointments.

Technical Specifications

Core Design Features & Clinical Benefits

• Non-Stick Titanium Nitride (TiN) Finish: The specialized golden titanium micro-layer creates an exceptionally smooth, scratch-resistant surface. This allows rubber ligatures and elastic chains to expand and glide off the tips smoothly without binding, sticking, or fracturing the elastomeric matrix.

• Ergonomic 8 mm Hollow Body: Moving away from heavy solid handles, the 8 mm hollow core architecture shifts the instrument’s balance point, reducing muscle strain in the clinician’s fingers. The wider diameter minimizes tight finger pinching, protecting the operator from long-term carpal tunnel fatigue.

• High-Contrast Visual Feedback: The signature gold/dark titanium finish provides distinct visual contrast against clear, tooth-colored, or translucent aesthetic brackets and elastics, enabling rapid, precise tip placement in low-light posterior regions.

• Knurled Cross-Hatch Grip: Precision-milled texturing guarantees a secure, non-slip grip even in highly lubricated, wet-field intraoral environments.

Primary Clinical Applications

• Elastomeric Ligature Tying: Rapidly stretching and seating individual elastic modules over ceramic, composite, or stainless steel twin bracket wings.

• Power Chain Management: Safely feeding, stretching, and cutting continuous elastic chains across multiple arches to close interproximal diastemas or regulate spaces.

• Separators Placement: Engaging and carrying elastic orthodontic separators past tight posterior contacts before placing molar bands.

Reprocessing & Sterilization Guidelines

Critical Coating Protection: Titanium Nitride is highly durable but can be damaged by abrasive scraping. Never use coarse metal wire brushes or abrasive powder cleansers to clean the golden tips.