Multipurpose Bracket Positioning Tool: A Modified Probe for Accurate Bracket Placement

Abstract

There is no single bracket gauge that can be used universally for all teeth to orient brackets in the vertical and axial planes simultaneously. To overcome the increased armamentarium and steps involved in accurately positioning brackets, we have modified a UNC-15 probe to fabricate a multipurpose bracket positioning tool (MBP tool). Thus, one single instrument can be used not only to position brackets (both anterior and posterior) in all planes but also for the quick verification of positioned brackets just before curing.

A New Versatile Tool for Accurate Bracket Positioning—An In Vitro Study

“…The calibrations on the UNC-15 probe made bracket placement accurate and easy. 8 The time required in bracket placement was shorter with the MBP tool. Unlike the MBT gauge, no additional armamentarium was required.…”

“…This highlights the need for a more versatile and standardized bracket positioning tool that can consistently and accurately place brackets in the anterior and posterior regions of the mouth. 8 A new MBP tool was used in this study to minimize the errors caused by the misplacement of other gauges.…”

“…This highlights the need for a more versatile and standardized bracket positioning tool that can consistently and accurately place brackets in the anterior and posterior regions of the mouth. 8…”

“…MBP tool 8 was fabricated by modifying UNC-15 probe. The UNC-15 probe is a 15-mm-long periodontal probe with millimeter markings.…”