Recently, a dental orthodontic assistive device called tricolor ligature ring has emerged in clinical applications, and is increasingly favored by more and more dentists due to its unique color identification, high practicality, and easy operation. This innovative product not only optimizes the orthodontic treatment process, but also provides a more intuitive auxiliary tool for doctor-patient communication.
What is a tricolor ligature tie?
Tri color ligature ring is an elastic ligature ring used for orthodontic treatment of teeth, usually made of medical grade silicone or latex. Its biggest feature is the circular design with three different colors (such as red, yellow, and blue). It is mainly used to fix archwires and brackets, while distinguishing different functions or treatment stages through color, such as:
Color classification: Different colors can represent ligation strength, treatment cycle, or tooth zoning (such as maxillary, mandibular, left, right).
Visual management: Doctors can quickly identify and adjust key points through colors, and patients can also have a more intuitive understanding of treatment progress.
Core advantages: precision, efficiency, and humanization
1. Improve treatment accuracy
The tricolor ligation ring reduces operational errors through color coding. For example, red marks indicate teeth that require special attention, blue represents regular fixation, and yellow indicates slight adjustments to help doctors quickly locate problem areas during follow-up visits.
2. Optimize clinical efficiency
Traditional ligature rings have a single color and rely on medical records to distinguish them. The three color design simplifies the process, especially in complex cases or multi-stage treatment, significantly reducing operation time.
3. Enhance doctor-patient communication
Patients can intuitively understand the progress of treatment through color changes, such as “yellow ligation ring replacement at next follow-up” or “red area needs to be cleaned more”, to improve cooperation.
4. Material safety and durability
Anti aging and hypoallergenic materials are used to ensure that they are not easily broken or discolored when worn for a long time and reduce the replacement frequency.
Market feedback and prospects
At present, the three color ligature ring has been piloted and applied in multiple dental hospitals and clinics. The director of the orthodontic department at a tertiary hospital in Beijing said, “This product is particularly suitable for orthodontic patients in children and adolescents. The color labeling can alleviate their treatment anxiety and reduce our communication costs
Industry experts predict that with the increasing demand for personalized orthodontics, tricolor ligatures may become an important component of standardized orthodontic toolkits, and may expand to more color or functional subdivisions in the future, further promoting the refined development of dental equipment.
The launch of the three color ligature ring is a small step towards intelligence and visualization in the field of orthodontics, but it reflects the innovative concept of “patient-centered”. Its combination of practicality and humanized design may bring new changes to orthodontic treatment worldwide
Post time: Jun-06-2025