Ortho-Coat
Instructions For Use

Directions:

Note: Remove air-inhibited layer from self-cure bracket adhesives before applying Ortho-Coat. (It is not necessary to remove air-inhibited layer from light cure bracket adhesives.) Ortho-Coat cures with all lights. Curing time for a halogen light with a minimum of 300 mW/cm2 is 20 seconds. More powerful lights will cure faster.

For use with light cure bracket adhesives:

  1. If Ortho-Coat is applied immediately after initial placement of the bracket, simply apply Ortho-Coat around the bracket and enamel margin and light cure for 20 seconds. oil-free prophy paste. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
  2. If Ortho-Coat is applied at a follow-up visit, clean bracket, bracket adhesive surface and enamel margin, etch these surfaces for 15 seconds, rinse and lightly dry. Apply Ortho-Coat over the bracket and enamel margin and light cure for 20 seconds.
For use with self-cure bracket adhesives:
  1. Allow bracket adhesive to completely self-cure.
  2. If Ortho-Coat is applied immediately after initial placement of the bracket, remove air-inhibited layer from the bracket adhesive surface with a dry cotton pellet or cotton pellet dipped in alcohol, apply Ortho-Coat over the bracket and enamel margin and light cure for 20 seconds.
  3. If Ortho-Coat is applied at a follow-up visit, clean bracket, bracket adhesive surface and enamel margin, etch these surfaces for 15 seconds, rinse and lightly dry. Apply Ortho-Coat over the bracket and enamel margin and light cure for 20 seconds.
Caution: Uncured material may cause eye or skin irritation on contact. Dental professionals should wear safety glasses and surgical gloves.

Ortho-Coat should dispense easily from the syringe. Apply gentle pressure only to the syringe plunger. Change applicator tips between patients.

Storage and Handling:

  • Store tightly sealed in original container at cool room temperature. Avoid direct light, extremes of temperature, contamination and sources of ignition.
  • Shelf life of unopened product: 2 years from date of manufacture.
  • Re-cap immediately after use
         

 

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