APC™ PLUS Adhesive Coated Appliance System

3M Adhesive Innovation has continually strived to take the orthodontic bonding process to the next level. The APC™ PLUS Adhesive Coated Appliance System requires fewer steps to completion75, meaning fast results, great efficiencies67, fewer opportunities for error, and an enhanced patient experience80. The adhesive starts in the pink, which helps the visual reference of the bracket and the clean up of flash and then fades to clear when exposed to light81 82. It is moisture-tolerant and delivers excellent bond strength83. The APC PLUS adhesive system provides:   Colour change adhesive84 Uniform coating of adhesive on each bracket allowing for easy flash clean up85 Moisture tolerant adhesive83 Release of a small amount of fluoride to enhance patient confidence86

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67). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “The APC(TM) Adhesive Coated Appliance System reduces overall bonding steps, which reduces bonding time”, 12/05/11, Claim Number: 2009 - S10346
75). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “Using the APC(TM) Adhesive Coated Appliance System with Transbond(TM) Plus Self Etching Primer reduces bonding steps, which reduces bonding time.” Claim Number: 2009 – S10353
80). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “The APC(TM) PLUS Adhesive Coated Appliance System features a pink adhesive, making flash more visible and easier to remove.”, Claim Number: 2009 - S10349
81). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “Start in the pink. Finish in the Clear.”, Claim Number: 2006 - S10012
82). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “The APC(TM) PLUS Adhesive Coated Appliance System features a color-changing pink adhesive that fades after exposure to a curing light”, Claim Number: 2009 - S10350
83). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “The APC(TM) PLUS Adhesive Coated Appliance System features an adhesive with improved moisture tolerance to help achieve a successful bond under slightly moisture- or saliva-contaminated conditions”, Claim Number: 2009 - S10352
84). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “Start in the pink. Finish in the Clear.”, Claim Number: 2006 - S10012
85). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “The APC(TM) PLUS Adhesive Coated Appliance System features a pink adhesive, making flash more visible and easier to remove.”, Claim Number: 2009 - S10349
86). 3M Unitek data on file, 3M Unitek Claim DB Centre “The APC(TM) PLUS Adhesive Coated Appliance System features an adhesive that releases fluoride.”, Claim Number: 2009 - S10351