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Ball Hooks, Stops and Locks

Sometimes it is the little things that matter most. Ultimate’s ball hooks, stops, and stop locks are small but powerful! They provide your customers with the versatility of optimizing archwire configurations. These little parts pack a punch!

Crimpable Ball Hooks are a more economical, convenient alternative to pre-posted archwires.

• Easily placed on all wire sizes from .012" to .021" x .025".
• One piece construction of 316L material. Straight is 5mm from top of base to tip of ball.
• .022 slotted base allows quick, easy placement at any position on the wire, in or out of the mouth.
• Left and Right Hooks aid in the application of elastics and extension springs.
• Straight 'hook' provides for intermaxillary fixation and elastic connection.

Offered in quantities of 10.
Crimpable Ball Hooks Left, Right, and Straight.

C-Stop^™ Crimpable Stops firmly grip the archwire to prevent the wire from sliding beyond the adjacent bracket or buccal tube. Can reduce distal end 'pokes'. Provides for greater control of tooth movement. C-Stops may also be used as a stop against compression springs to create or maintain space.

• Crimps firmly to rectangular archwires.
• .022 slot for easy attachment.
• May be attached to ligated archwire or to wire before ligation.
• Manufactured of 316L Stainless Steel.

Offered in quantities of 10.
C-Stop Crimpable Stops One size.

Crimpable Tube Stops provide control of the archwire from sliding past the desired location. Stops can reduce emergency patient visits due to wire poking. These small tubes are convenient for use in crowded situations. Our crimpable tube stops are available in two sizes to accommodate most wire sizes.

• 2mm long of 304SS.
• Bright finish.
• Slides easily for custom positioning.
• Two size offerings.

Small: OD .032" ID .0195"
  Recommended for round .012" through .018" wire.

Large: OD .042" ID .0315"
  Recommended for square wire up to a max. of .020" x .020" .
  Recommended for rectangle wire of .014" x .025" up to a max. of .019" x .025".

Offered in quantities of 25.
Crimpable Tube Stops Small and Large.

Also see our SCORE® Assembly - holders pre-loaded with crimpable tube stops.

Stop Locks continue to be a secure technique for archwire locking. The stop lock base is made of SS303 material, with .022 slot. It slides easily over the archwire and is held firmly by the nut, made of 316L material, with the twist of the wrench.

• .022 wire slot.
• Use to prevent archwire sliding out of buccal tube.
• Provides a stop for compression spring treatment.

Offered in quantities of 5.
Stop Locks One size: .022 wire slot.

Stop Lock Wrench One size. (Note: Current offering is 4in. (10.16cm) long with ribs for easy handling.)

Our Crimpable Split Stops come as a convenient strip of 10 for easy handling. The practitioner can easily remove an individual stop as needed. Made of 304 annealed Stainless Steel, these stops crimp easily but hold tight.

• Convenient.
• Dead soft for easy crimping.

Offered in quantities of 10 strips of 10 stops. Order per strip of 10.
Crimpable Split Stops One size.

Our quality extends beyond our parts, with superior service and support.

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