Nexus Self Ligating Braces

Navigate the Course of Self-Ligation

What happens when you combine twin bracket functionality, enhanced bond strength and low-friction properties to engineer a self-ligating appliance? Enter Nexus–the next era of active self-ligation from Ormco.

Use your preferred treatment mechanics to determine which stage of interactive self-ligation to employ throughout treatment. A true user-friendly bracket, Nexus incorporates the benefits of self -ligation while fully adapting to your preference of clip activation–whether it be passive, active, fully active or any combination thereof. Reach the end result your way, with easy-to-use, meticulously designed Nexus.

The Interactive Spectrum

The innovative Nexus clip is passive in the leveling and aligning stages and active during major mechanics and finishing.

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  PASSIVE CLIP
  Up to .016" x .022"
  or .018" x .018"

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  ACTIVE CLIP
  Larger than .016" x .022"
  or .018" x .018"

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  FULLY ACTIVATED CLIP
  With .018" x .025" (.018" slot)
  or .022" x .025" (.022" slot)

Multiple Clip Openings

Facilitating fast wire changes and satisfying user preference, the Nexus clip may be opened from two different positions on the bracket. The clip is easily closed using gentle finger pressure.

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  The facial indent on the clip of both
  Nexus and Nexus Clear allows for
  occlusal opening.

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  The gingival channel provides an additional opening option.

More Control, Less Friction

The contoured slot edges of Nexus are designed with four contact points to minimize friction while delivering greater control, resulting in fast, efficient tooth movement.

Excellent Clean-Up

Channeling on three sides of the Nexus bracket reduces adhesive cleanup and flash when bonding. Adhesive is dispersed from the clip opening to prevent locking.

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