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Technically Beautiful
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Radiance Plus is the clearest ceramic twin bracket available, delivering exceptional results with features
other cosmetic brackets just can’t match. This latest generation of Radiance is stronger and even more
dazzling than the previous generation, with enhancements including Visual Placement Aids (VPAs) for
bonding precision, and a thicker, stronger tie wing radius.
BEAUTY
PERFORMANCE
STRENGTH
Radiance Plus is manufactured from mono-
Radiance Plus brings you optimum mesial-distal
Radiance Plus conveys strength in both the body
crystalline and is nearly invisible on the teeth.
width for exceptional rotational control, and
and base. A proprietary heat polishing process
Other cloudy, polycrystalline brackets can’t
reduced fracture risk thanks to a smooth radius
helps smooth away micro voids or flaws, the
match Radiance Plus’s incredible appearance.
on the tie wing base. New latex-free elasto-
patented Quad Matte™ base delivers a remark-
The strong monocrystalline body also serves
meric Visual Placement Aids (VPAs) help deliver
ably strong bond, and thicker tie wings mean
as a barrier to stains.
accurate bracket positioning every time.
much less chance of bracket failure.
BE AUT Y
Clear sapphire
Radiance Plus brackets provide a brilliant appearance,
proven to be much clearer than other monocrystalline or
polycrystalline ceramic systems. Each Radiance Plus bracket
is created from a single crystal of pure grown sapphire – one
of the hardest materials in nature, second only to diamond.
The crystal is honed and heat polished into a remarkably
strong and beautiful bracket that’s nearly invisible on the
teeth, regardless of tooth shade. This is proven in a recent
study appearing in the American Journal of Orthodontics and
Dentofacial Orthopedics, which rates Radiance Plus as the
most translucent of all monocrystalline brackets tested.1
The durable monocrystalline bracket body also serves as a
barrier to stains, giving Radiance Plus a brilliant appearance
throughout treatment.
Lopes Filho, Hibernon, et al., 2012. Influence of optical properties of esthetic brackets (color, translucence, and
fluorescence) on visual perception. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. April 2012.
141(4): 460-467.
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P ER F OR M A N C E
Rotational control
Radiance Plus is engineered with optimum mesial-distal width on the maxillary centrals and cuspids to deliver
industry leading rotational control. This greater anterior control allows you to deliver accurate results without
sacrificing aesthetics.
Improved tie-ability
Tie wings are designed with a smooth radius on the base of each wing, significantly reducing fracture risk.
An enlarged tie wing undercut also makes for much easier placement of elastics, ligatures, and chain.
Precise bracket placement
The addition of latex-free elastomeric Visual Placement Aids (VPAs) allows you simple, accurate bracket placement
every time, without the staining risk associated with other color coding systems. Each VPA is color coded to its specific
tooth so there’s no question which bracket goes where. After bonding, they are easily removed from the slot with
pliers, and there’s no ink for the patient to brush away.
S T REN G T H
Solid core structure
A heat treated, monocrystalline formation gives Radiance Plus a solid core structure, as opposed to the strand structure found
in polycrystalline brackets. A proprietary heat polishing process creates just enough energy to smooth away any micro voids
or flaws that could compromise the bracket’s integrity. This helps improve sliding mechanics, and results in a bracket that
Before heat polishing
After heat polishing
resists torque fracture more than three times that of polycrystalline brackets.
Q u a d M a t t e™ b a s e
A patented Quad Matte™ base gives Radiance Plus its amazing bond strength. This technology delivers a strong
bond in the center of the bracket, and a smooth perimeter to make the debonding process predictable and simple.
Durable tie wings
The increased tie wing thickness on each Radiance Plus bracket enhances its solid body. This thicker space
provides the appropriate dimensions to help decrease fracture risk, and help with effective tying.
Dependable debonding
Techniques
Debonding Radiance Plus is simple and predictable thanks to specially designed ceramic
bracket debonding instruments. Scan QR code for debonding demonstration video.
MAXILLARY
Central
Lateral
Torq. Ang.
Torq. Ang.
McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi
+17
+4
+10 +8
-7
+8
0
-7
0
0
-7
0
0
+17
+4
+10 +8
-0
+8
0
-7
0
0
-7
0
0
Roth
+12
+5
+8
+9
-2 +10
4
-7
0
2
-7
0
2
Alexander LTS
+15
+5
+9
+9
-3 +10
0
-6
0
0
-8
+4
0
MANDIBULAR
McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi
gingival under the tie wings while applying constant pressure to the handles.
Torq. Ang.
Rot.
1st Bicuspid
2nd Bicuspid
Torq. Ang. Rot.
Torq. Ang. Rot.
Central
Lateral
Cuspid
1st Bicuspid
2nd Bicuspid
Torq. Ang.
Torq. Ang.
Torq. Ang. Rot.
Torq. Ang. Rot.
Torq. Ang. Rot.
-6
0
-6
0
-6
+3
0
-12
+2
0
-17 +2
0
-6
0
-6
0
0
+3
0
-12
+2
0
-17 +2
0
Roth
0
0
0
0
-11
+7
2
-17
0
4
-22
0
4
Alexander LTS
-5
+2
-5
+6
-7
+6
0
-7
0
0
-9
0
0
Bracket Color Identification:
Radiance Plus Debonding Pliers #001-343E
These pliers are designed to debond by placing the opposing tips of the pliers occlusal/
Cuspid
Visual Placement Aids (VPAs) are color coded to each specific tooth.
A McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi* System
The Alexander* LTS System
#001-408 Replacement tips are easily replaced and should be disinfected prior to use.
R 2nd BICUSPID 1st BICUSPID
CUSPID
LATERAL
CENTRAL
CENTRAL
LATERAL
CUSPID
1st BICUSPID 2nd BICUSPID
L
R
2nd BICUSPID 1st BICUSPID
CUSPID
LATERAL
CENTRAL
CENTRAL
LATERAL
CUSPID
1st BICUSPID 2nd BICUSPID
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ALTERNATE MAXILLARY CENTRAL AND LATERAL SINGLE WING
A Roth* System
LATERAL
Omega Ceramic Bracket Debonding Pliers (Sushi pliers) #001-301E
The blades of these “sushi” pliers are parallel when placed along the mesial and distal sides of the
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CUSPID
LATERAL
CENTRAL
CENTRAL
LATERAL
CUSPID
1st BICUSPID 2nd BICUSPID
CENTRAL
CENTRAL
LATERAL
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* The American Orthodontics version of the Roth System is not claimed to be a duplication of any other, nor does
American Orthodontics imply that it is endorsed in any way by Dr. Roth.
bracket. Only the upper surfaces of the tips are sharpened, focusing the debonding force at the
* The American Orthodontics version of the McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi System is not claimed to be a duplication of
any other, nor does American Orthodontics imply that it is endorsed in any way by Drs. McLaughlin, Bennett, or Trevisi.
bracket/enamel interface.
* Dr. Wick Alexander is proud to endorse Alexander prescription brackets from American Orthodontics.
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