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Matt Ortho Gemma 1st Molar Double Convertible Tubes
In stock (400 units)Regular price From LE 310.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable-
How to Choose the Right Convertible Tubes for Your Practice
- Single vs Double Convertible Design — A single convertible tube offers one wire channel with a removable cap; a double convertible design provides an upper archwire channel plus a lower auxiliary channel, letting one tube serve both the main archwire and a headgear or auxiliary wire simultaneously.
- Open vs Closed Configuration — With the cap in place the tube functions as a fully closed channel for stable archwire retention; removing or bending back the cap opens the tube laterally, letting a TPA or lingual arch wire slide in and out without re-threading the entire archwire.
- Attachment Method — Convertible tubes are supplied either welded to a molar band for cemented anchorage or with a bondable base for direct chairside bonding, depending on whether the case calls for banding-level retention.
- Tube Slot Size — Slot dimensions must match the finishing archwire gauge in use (commonly .018 or .022 inch); an undersized slot prevents full engagement of a rectangular finishing wire.
- Hook Integration — Some convertible tubes include an integrated hook for elastic or power chain attachment at the terminal molar, reducing the need for a separate crimpable hook at that position.
- Case Timing — Because the tube can convert mid-treatment rather than requiring a full appliance change, convertible tubes are the more efficient choice whenever a TPA or lingual arch may be added after initial leveling and aligning has already started.
Convertible Tube Types at a Glance
| Type | Channels | Attachment | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Convertible | One (open/closed) | Welded to band | Cases that may add a TPA or lingual arch later |
| Double Convertible | Archwire + auxiliary | Welded to band | Simultaneous headgear and archwire mechanics |
| Bondable Convertible | One (open/closed) | Direct bond base | Cases without a molar band |
Availability & Delivery in Egypt
MedSTA supplies Matt Ortho convertible tubes priced in EGP with delivery to practices across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, and all Egyptian governorates. Keep convertible tubes in their original blister packaging until chairside use, since the small removable end caps are easy to misplace once separated from the tube.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "convertible" mean in a convertible buccal tube?
What does "convertible" mean in a convertible buccal tube?
It means the tube's end cap can be removed or bent back to open the channel laterally, letting an auxiliary wire such as a transpalatal arch or lingual arch slide in and out without removing the main archwire, then closed again for stable retention.
Single vs double convertible tube — what is the difference?
Single vs double convertible tube — what is the difference?
A single convertible tube has one wire channel; a double convertible tube adds a second auxiliary channel below the main archwire slot, allowing the same molar attachment to carry both the archwire and a headgear or auxiliary appliance at once.
Can convertible tubes be welded to a molar band or bonded directly?
Can convertible tubes be welded to a molar band or bonded directly?
Both options exist. Band-welded convertible tubes suit cases needing full-circumference cemented anchorage, while bondable convertible tubes attach directly to enamel for cases where a band is not otherwise indicated.
When is a convertible tube preferred over a standard closed tube?
When is a convertible tube preferred over a standard closed tube?
A convertible tube is preferred whenever a transpalatal arch, lingual arch, or headgear may be added partway through treatment, since it avoids replacing the molar attachment mid-case just to accommodate the auxiliary wire.
Does MedSTA supply convertible tubes across Egypt?
Does MedSTA supply convertible tubes across Egypt?
Yes. MedSTA delivers Matt Ortho convertible tubes to orthodontic practices across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, and all Egyptian governorates, priced in EGP with nationwide delivery.