Emiluma TM Soft Silicone for use in Indirect Orthodontic Bonding Trays
It is soft enough to allow indirect trays to be removed without debonding brackets and firm enough to hold brackets in proper position for accurate placement. It is clear to help in proper bracket positioning.
Order Information
Emiluma™ soft silicone OKC Catalog Number: EST2 - Two 48 ml tubes US DOLLAR LIST PRICE : $60
Mixing Tips - OKC Catalog Number MT10- 10/pack $5.00 USD
Dispenser Handle - OKC Catalog Number DSP 1/pack - $50.00 USD
Product Description
Emiluma™ silicone is a unique clear, soft silicone used in making indirect bonding trays. It can be used with the Quick IDBS™ system developed by Dr Masatada Koga and Dr. Kazuya Watanabe.
It is the ideal clear, soft material used adjacent to the orthodontic brackets in an indirect tray. It has been clinically used in Japan for 10 years and is now available to the rest of the world.
Emiluma silicone is clear so orthodontists can see the brackets through the indirect tray. Emiluma is soft enough to not remove brackets when the trays are being removed yet firm enough to maintain proper bracket position for accurate placement.
Features and Benefits
The key features of this product are
1) It's clarity that allow visualization of brackets before final bracket placement.
2) The firmness of the material which is 'just right' for holding brackets in the proper position and yet allowing easy tray removal without any lost brackets upon tray removal from the bonded teeth.
Orthodontists tell us that they love this material due to it's clarity and 'just right' firmness. We've been told that there are several very good clear silicones such as Memosil2 (Kulzer) and Odontosil (DREVE) for making indirect trays but the Emiluma is the missing link...a clear soft material perfect for application next to the brackets or for making the entire tray.
In a vacuum formed indirect tray technique , one only uses Emiluma silicone and forms a vacuum formed hard plastic outer shell for structural support..
In a two silicone tray technique (Quick IDBS TM technique), Emiluma silicone is placed next to the brackets and a firmer silicone (Memosil or Odontosil) is placed over the Emiluma silicone to provide more structural support of the tray.
Chair side Application of orthodontic brackets using indirect technique using Emiluma trays
Emiluma silicone shines at chairside!
No one likes brackets coming off when the indirect tray is being removed from the patient's mouth. Careful technique and the soft Emiluma can allow you to remove indirect trays without losing any bonds.
With a opaque indirect tray it is a matter of feel to determine that the tray is seated properly and that all brackets are in proper position. With Emiluma, you can see the bracket, tooth and surrounding structures. You can see if the brackets are properly positioned and reset a tray before adhesive cures. That can improve the patient's experience with initial bonding in your office. It can reduce chair time and avoid costly mistakes. Good materials, good technique allow for efficiency and effectiveness in your indirect technique.
Laboratory Fabrication of Indirect trays using Emiluma TM silicone
There are many techniques practiced in fabrication and application of orthodontic indirect bonding trays. We illustrate two techniques used in Japan and USA with Emiluma silicone on the following pages. Note that both techniques provide the orthodontist with a clear indirect bonding tray that when removed. Since both techniques use the Emiluma material next to the orthodontic brackets, the trays accurately place brackets and do not remove the bonded brackets when the trays are taken out of the patient's mouth.
1) "Quick IDBS™ system" by Dr Koga and Dr Watanabe using Emiluma and Memosil or Odontosil, Two Silicone Indirect Tray Laboratory Technique - 7 page, MS Word document, 3.69 MB size Adapted from the technique of Dr Masatada Koga and Dr Kazuya Watanabe, Department of Orthodontics, Tokyo Dental College, illustrated and taught to us by Patty Knecht and Cheryl from Dr Richard McLaughlin's office. This document shows the method of making indirect trays used by Dr McLaughlin's office as of 4/1/04. The images in this document may be enlarged to better view the technique. (Link not yet active pending Dr. Koga and Watanabe final approval)
2) "Quick IDBS™ system" by Dr Koga and Dr Watanabe Chairside Indirect Tray Application Technique - 5 page, MS Word document, 10.07 MB size Shows and describes the chairside application of brackets using the clear Emiluma indirect tray. The images in this document may be enlarged to better view the technique. Thanks to Dr Richard McLaughlin's office for allowing us to photograph their technique.
3)Emiluma silicon Thermo-formed Tray Technique - 7 page, MS Word document. 3.31 mb size. Can be printed and modified in your office to your develop your own ideal technique...This is the one silicone and a vacuum formed outer shell style tray. adapted from Dr Yoshitaka Yasuda, published in volume 130 of Dental Echo published by SHOFU Dental Corporation Kyoto, Japan, pages 35-39 2003 #2
Credits and Trademarks
Dr Naoki Shirasuka was the developer of Emiluma in Japan in 1993. Emiluma is manufactured for SHOFU Dental Corporation and distributed outside Japan by exclusive license by Ortho Kinetics Corporation. Dr. Shirasuka's address and contact information are; 6-15-19 1002 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Tel: 81-3-3945-1578
"Quick IDBS™ system" two silcone tray technique was developed by Dr Masatada Koga and Dr Kazuya Watanabe of Tokyo, Japan.
Dr Koga's address is: Koga Institute of Comprehensive Orthodontics, 8-15-24 Kitami, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Japan 157-0067 Tel 81 3 3416 4183 email: Dr Koga Or you may type: comppas@coral.ocn.ne.jp
Dr Watanbe's address is: 1-11-26 Kichijoji Honcho Musashino, Tokyo 180-0004 Tel: (country code 81) 422 28 4021 email: Dr Watanabe Or you may type: info@watanabe-ortho.com
Emiluma™ silicone and Quick IDBS™ are trademarks of Ortho Kinetics Corporation in USA.
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