Definition The engager is made up of dental composite material, so a good general guideline for removing engagers, would be to use the same methods that you would use to remove composite from the tooth. Uses For removing engagers that are no longer necessary. Removing Engagers Parts needed Highspeed handpiece with water irrigation White stone or multi-fluted […]
Category Archives: Engagers (also known as Attachments)
Definition Engagers can sometimes fall off after you put them on. The reason why composite falls off is usually a failure of the etching and bonding agent. Causes The most common cause for why an engager might fall off when removing the aligner, is that the composite has not fully adhered to the tooth. Bond failures […]
Definition When an engager is not lining up with the space created for the engager in the aligner, it can cause discomfort or pain when applying and removing the aligners, and can delay the movements of the affected teeth towards the final result indicated in the treatment setup. Another term used to describe this situation is […]