3M specialises in supplying an exciting range of medical products including animal care products, stethoscopes, cardiology, microbiology, surgical products, health information systems, wound care and sterilisation. They supply IMTEC Ortho Implants as powerful temporary anchorage devices that have been designed to provide fixed anchorage point to ease attachment of orthodontic appliances, and facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth.
These ortho implants are ideal for a wide variety of applications that include space closure, tooth uprighting, open bite correction and molar distalisation. They offer easy and stable installation due to their unique design of self-tapping and thread forming. IMTEC ortho implants are made from high-quality titanium alloy and are available in three different lengths – 6, 8 and 10mm. These implants are featured with a unique 0.7mm diameter opening that is found in the O-ball and makes them perfect for use as an anchorage site. The diameter of the total implant is 1.8mm.
Placement and removal of IMTEC ortho implants are quite simple and this can be accomplished by an experienced orthodontist. The soft tissues are well protected with the presence of cover caps. The overgrowth of tissue is completely eliminated with their outstanding feature of O-cap. IMTEC ortho implants incorporate locking closed coil spring that benefits doctors with easy attachment capabilities.