MBT Light-Force Low Friction Braces (Patented Design)

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MBT Light-Force Low Friction Braces (Patented Design)

The MBT Light-Force Low Friction Braces by Headway are a patented orthodontic bracket system engineered to optimize sliding mechanics while preserving precise biomechanical control under the MBT prescription. Designed for clinicians who prioritize efficiency, patient comfort, and predictable outcomes, these brackets integrate an innovative low-friction architecture with full torque expression capabilities.

Light-force low-friction ROTH brackets (Patented by Headway) – MBT Brackets

At the core of this system is Headway’s patented concave vertical slot design on the ligature wings. This advanced geometry creates point contact between the orthodontic archwire and the bracket, rather than broad surface contact. By eliminating wire contact with the concave base of the slot, friction is significantly reduced, allowing smoother wire movement, more efficient force delivery, and faster alignment—while maintaining gentle, biologically favorable forces for enhanced patient comfort.

Despite the friction-reducing design, the bracket retains a true rectangular slot, ensuring full expression of third-order torque when rectangular archwires are engaged. This makes the system highly effective across all treatment phases, from initial alignment to space closure and finishing, without compromising the biomechanical principles of the MBT prescription.

Light-force low-friction ROTH brackets (Patented by Headway) – MBT Brackets

To further enhance clinical versatility, the brackets incorporate vertical accessory holes in the basal portion of the bracket body. These holes allow direct insertion of orthodontic auxiliaries, reducing the need for additional attachments and simplifying complex mechanics. For anatomical and biomechanical optimization, each of the four lower incisors has one vertical hole. In contrast, the remaining eight brackets have two vertical holes, enabling customized force application across the arch.

Light-force low friction braces (Patented by Headway) – ROTH/MBT Brackets

These accessory holes support a wide range of auxiliaries, including uprighting springs for crown angulation correction, rotating springs for torsional adjustments, and additional components such as ligature wires or fixed auxiliary archwires—providing orthodontists with exceptional flexibility in managing diverse clinical scenarios.

MBT Light-Force Low Friction Braces (Patented Design)

Key Features & Clinical Benefits

• Patented Low-Friction Design: Concave vertical ligature wing geometry creates point contact with the archwire, dramatically reducing friction during sliding mechanics.

• Improved Patient Comfort: Reduced friction enables lighter, smoother forces, resulting in a more comfortable treatment experience.

• MBT Prescription Accuracy: Fully maintains MBT biomechanics with a true rectangular slot for precise third-order torque expression.

• Integrated Vertical Accessory Holes: Basal vertical holes allow direct placement of orthodontic auxiliaries without extra attachments.

• Advanced Auxiliary Support:

  • Uprighting springs for crown angulation correction

  • Rotating springs for torsional control

  • Ligature wires or fixed auxiliary archwires for complex mechanics

• Tooth-Specific Optimization: One vertical hole for each lower incisor and two vertical holes for the remaining brackets ensure biomechanical flexibility.

• Precision Manufacturing: Consistent slot dimensions and smooth finishes ensure reliable performance throughout treatment.

The Light-Force Low Friction MBT Brackets by Headway deliver an advanced balance of low friction, accurate torque control, and auxiliary versatility—making them a powerful choice for efficient, comfortable, and predictable MBT-based orthodontic treatment.

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