SmartClip
™
Appliance
Wire Disengagement Instrument
Technique and Maintenance Guide
1. Approach archwire with disengagement instrument from occlusal or gingival side. (Figure 1)
2. Place instrument hooks under archwire keeping the bracket between the instrument hooks.
(Figure 2)
3. Squeeze handles. (Figure 3)
Note:
Repeat procedure for each bracket.
1. Using a pointed object, approach tab.
2. Push tab. (Figure 5)
3. Remove slide. (Figure 6)
4. Obtain new slide.
Note:
Ensure proper orientation of slide. (Figure 7)
5. Push slide while holding handles in closed position. (Figure 8)
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Disengagement
Slide Replacement
