Industry Frontiers
Recently, an innovative orthodontic assistive device – a three color rubber chain – has attracted widespread attention in the field of oral medicine. This new product, developed by a well-known dental equipment manufacturer, is reshaping the workflow of traditional orthodontic treatment through a unique color coding system.
What is a tricolor rubber chain?
The tri color rubber chain is a medical grade elastic ligation device, designed with a special arrangement of alternating red, yellow, and blue colors. As an upgraded product of traditional ligature rings, it not only retains the basic function of fixing archwires and brackets, but also provides more intuitive treatment references for both doctors and patients through a color management system.
Analysis of Core Advantages
1. New standard for precision treatment
(1) Each color corresponds to a different elasticity coefficient, with red representing strong traction force (150-200g), yellow representing moderate force (100-150g), and blue representing light force (50-100g)
(2) Clinical data shows that after using the three color system, the error rate of orthodontic force application is reduced by 42%
2. Revolutionary improvement in diagnosis and treatment efficiency
(1) The average single operation time of doctors has been reduced by 35%
(2) Increase the speed of identifying follow-up cases by 60%
(3) Specially suitable for complex cases with differentiated force application in multiple tooth positions
3. Intelligent patient management
(1) Visually display treatment progress through color changes
(2) Patient compliance increased by 55%
(3) More precise oral cleaning guidance (such as “red areas need to be cleaned with emphasis”)
Clinical Application Status
Professor Wang, Director of Orthodontics at Peking Union Medical College Dental Hospital, pointed out that the introduction of three color rubber chains enables our team to more accurately control the process of tooth movement. Especially for cases that require differentiated force application, the color management system significantly reduces operational complexity
The practice of a high-end dental clinic in Shanghai shows that after using the three color system:
(1) The conversion rate of initial consultation has increased by 28%
(2) The average treatment cycle is shortened by 2-3 months
(3) Patient satisfaction reaches 97%
Market Outlook
According to industry analysis agencies, with the popularization of digital orthodontics, intelligent assistive products such as tri color rubber chains will occupy more than 30% of the market share in the next three years. At present, some manufacturers are developing intelligent recognition versions that can be used with apps, which can automatically analyze the status of rubber chains through mobile phone cameras.
Expert Review
This is not only an upgrade in materials, but also an advancement in orthodontic treatment concepts, “said Professor Li from the Orthodontic Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association.” The three color system has achieved visual management of the treatment process, opening up a new path for precision orthodontics
Post time: Jun-06-2025