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Clinical Excellence

Efficient TreatmentSolutions for

MBT Versatile+ Appliance SystemA Comprehensive Approach to Excellent Orthodontic Treatment

Every practice is challenged to meet the specific treatment needs

of each individual patient, while employing standard treatment

processes for optimal practice efficiency. Now both goals are met

within one treatment methodology.

The MBT Versatile+ Appliance System is a combined set of

appliances and solutions that work together to provide an efficient

means to address all levels of clinical challenges.

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Upper anterior torque loss

Lower anterior flaring

Upper posterior buccal rolling

Lower posterior lingual rolling

The MBT Systems prescription updates the original pre-adjusted appliance values to

achieve the desired effective torque expressed on each tooth. Especially when using light,

continuous force mechanics, these values are designed to arrive at the desired torqueangle without producing inadequate or excessive torque requiring further adjustment. It is a

versatile system, offering different torque options to meet the optimal needs of each patient.

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Challenges of Torque Control

Challenges of Tip and Rotation Control

Meeting Treatment Challenges with Science and Technology

The MBT Versatile+ Appliance System leverages decades of scientific research and clinical experience together into

one methodology. It is centered around patient-focused bracket selection, stable arch control, continuous light force

sliding mechanics, accurate bracket placement and effective diagnosis and treatment planning. The treatment philosophy

that encompasses these elements delivers an innovative approach to many treatment challenges.

Excessive tip in anterior teeth

Misalignment of cuspid roots

Inadequate arch length

Molar intercuspation interference

Unwanted lower molar distal rotation

The original pre-adjusted appliance overcompensated on tip values to counteract the high

forces exerted by the archwire. Current wire technology and sliding mechanics allow the

MBT System to include tip values closer to biological norms found in research. This reduces

the occurrence of over-tipped crowns that can experience interference and it uprights

the roots, reducing crown width and reducing overall arch length. Improved arch length

is further achieved through the application of light forces on the molar appliance values,

designed for improved anchorage control and reduced distal rotation for a better molar fit.

Common pre-adjusted torque

C ommon pr e-adjust ed t or que M BT Appliance System torque

MBT Appliance System torque

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The MBT

Versatile+ Appliance System

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U7

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

U6

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

U5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

U4

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

U3

6.0

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

U2

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

U1

6.0

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

+1.0 mm

+0.5 mm

Average

-0.5 mm

-1.0 mm

+1.0 mm

+0.5 mm

Average

-0.5 mm

-1.0 mm

L7

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

2.0

L6

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

2.0

L5

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

L4

5.0

4.5

3.5

3.0

2.5

L3

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

L2

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

L1

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

Arch form retention

Proper arch form designation

Clinical research has shown a great variation in human arch form,

and in the great majority of cases studied where all patients are

treated to a uniform arch form, there is a strong tendency for

instability or relapse. The MBT System offers three preformed arch

forms that conform to the most common of natural arch forms,

providing the versatility to best match an arch form for each patient.

Starting with a choice of arch forms can mean fewer wire bends made

chairside and in the long term can contribute to greater stability.

Misaligned bracket placement on vertical axis because the true

clinical crown size is not apparent

Insufficient method of determining proper bracket placement

Accuracy in bracket placement is of critical importance: the pre-adjusted tips and

torques of each bracket perform best when the brackets are placed to move into

a uniform arch alignment. The vertical axis is especially challenging to estimate

correctly because of variances in gingival tissue or crown height that are not easily

apparent. The MBT System leverages years of scientific study and clinical research to

determine vertical placement norms. And from those norms, the MBT System bracket

placement process offers an efficient, standardized means for achieving intra-arch

accuracy along the vertical axis.

Challenges of Vertical Bracket Placement

To Learn MoreEach of the separate elements in the MBT System can contribute to the efficiency

of treating a case, but they are designed to operate together for optimal results.

Consult with your 3M Unitek Sales Representative for an in-office discussion, plus

information about textbooks, literature and educational seminars on all aspects of the

MBT Versatile+ Appliance System.

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Displacement of roots can reveal shorter or longer clinical crowns.

Challenges of Arch Form Control

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3M Unitek offers a wide variety of tools to help you employ all that the

MBT Versatile+ Appliance System can bring to your practice.

Talk to your3M Unitek Representative

for more information

Appliances:

Metal, ceramic, traditional and self-ligating. Buccal

tubes on a choice of bonding base sizes or welded

to bands in the MBT Versatile+ System weld position.

A wide range to meet your treatment preferences

with the constant theme of consistently-performing,

quality appliances.

Archwires:

All three arch forms are available in stainless

steel, Beta III Titanium and Nitinol wires.

Arch form templates help the form selection

steps, and posted archwires are an option

to employ MBT System low-force sliding mechanics.

Placement tools:

Placement instruments and

a bracket placement protocol

with guide offer a consistent

means of accurate vertical

placement.

Education:

Contact your 3M Unitek Sales Representative to learn more about

texts, literature and seminars.

Visit 3MUnitek.com and 3MUnitekTraining.com