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ZeroBaseOrthodontics™

Zero Base Orthodontics is a patient specific diag-

nostic system that gathers information in a logical and

efficient way, enabling the orthodontist to diagnose and

individualize each patient’s treatment, based on degree

of difficulty.

The key is the ability to diagnose and treat any facial

dysfunction in four dimensions: transverse,

anterior/posterior, vertical, and time.

Zero Base Orthodontics uses baseline logic to diag-

nose and develop treatment prescriptions utilizing state-

of-the-art appliances for time efficient treatments and

functional results. It also offers the clinician a wider

range of options in therapy and a higher level of sophis-

tication and efficiency in patient management.

Dr. Carl F. Guginograduated in 1953, at the University of

Buffalo where he specialized in

Orthodontics in 1961. A member of

the most important American and

European societies of orthodontists, he has practiced

orthodontics exclusively and held lectures on this sub-

ject throughout the world. Dr. Gugino is President of

the French R.M. Ricketts Society and of the

Bioprogressive Study Club in Japan as well as a mem-

ber of the Foundation for Orthodontic Research.

Dr. Gugino is the author of the next generation

Bioprogressive™ Philosophy, ZeroBase Orthodontics™

which combines treatment planning and diagnosis into

time efficient treatments.

The Continuing Education Program based on the

ZeroBase Orthodontic Philosophy will provide ortho-

dontists with a clear and complete vision of what ortho-

dontics is and which problems orthodontics aims to

solve.

We still classify orthodontics by the different

mechanics techniques used by the professionals, and

while mechanics is obviously important, it is just a

portion of orthodontics. To be really successful it is

necessary to remove the causes that originated the mal-

occlusion.

Dr. Gugino has developed his logical approach by

applying management science criteria to orthodontics.

He and his group of associated clinical trainers present

a worldwide intensive Education Program including

basic and advanced ZeroBase Orthodontics Courses

where one of the most important and differentiating

features is the use of the leading edge technologies in

orthodontics, practice management and a paperless

office ... today a key success factor ... tomorrow a pre-

requisite of a competitive orthodontic office.

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Dr. Terry Sellkeopened his orthodontic specialty

practice in 1974. He and his part-

ner, Donald J. Reily, D.D.S., M.S.,

have three office locations in

Illinois. He has been actively involved in teaching since

1970 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His activ-

ities have involved teaching of early treatment, surgical

orthodontics, the ZeroBase technique, ethical marketing

of an orthodontic practice, business aspects of ortho-

dontics, graduate options upon graduation (pros and

cons), and in recent years, Masters Thesis Advisor.

3M Unitek has worked closely with Dr. Carl Gugino to

configure an orthodontic appliance system that con-

forms to the ZeroBase philosophy. This encompasses a

range of fully compatible APC™ Brackets, micro-etched

molar bands, buccal tubes and quad-helices that allow

standardization as well as individualization of the pre-

scription based on the facial type of the patient. This

new appliance offers the orthodontist the opportunity to

efficiently individualize diagnosis, treatment, and fin-

ishing by using a prescription that will accommodate

the three different facial/skeletal types while effectively

managing inventory.

The system allows the anterior/posterior position of

the denture to be individualized to facial morphology or

treatment objective. The lower incisors are key to den-

ture position for occlusion, function and aesthetics. To

accomplish these objectives, anterior guidance requires

the upper incisor torque be individualized. Therefore,

in the ZeroBase appliance, we have upper incisor torque

values for the three different facial types.

The Mesofacial prescription will be appropriate for

about 70% of orthodontic patients. The Brachyfacial

and the Dolichofacial prescriptions will allow a specific

individualized treatment for these types by using the

majority of brackets in the Mesofacial prescription with

limited additions of specific brackets.

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3M Unitek presents the ZeroBase Orthodontics™

Appliance in the Victory Series System including

Miniature Metal Brackets, Buccal Tubes and Micro-

Etched Molar Bands.

Victory Series brackets feature high bond strength,

easily readable identification system and better bracket

ligation than competitive brackets. The innovative base

design, incorporating an 80 gauge woven mesh bonding

pad, closely matches the curvature of each tooth for

maximum contact and strong, consistent bond strength.

Bracket designs incorporate torque-in-base function

for level arch alignment and a long axis scribe line for

accurate placement. Brackets are color-coded to corre-

spond with a specific quadrant in the mouth.

The Victory Series buccal tubes include a patented,

trouble-free integral convertible cap that converts easily

and consistently, every time.

The inner surface of our Victory Series micro-etched

bands is uniformly etched which creates a higher reten-

tion bonding surface and provides significantly

increased bonding strength.

Bondable molars with micro-etched bases are also

available.

Victory Series brackets and bondable molars are

available with APC™ Adhesive Coating.

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The APC adhesive coated Victory Series™ Appliance

System will allow you to get maximum benefit when

using the ZeroBase Orthodontics™ Appliance. The

APC system is the fastest, most convenient and effi-

cient method you can use for bracket application. This

is the only orthodontic bonding system that coats the

base of each bracket and molar bonding base with

adhesive. There is no mixing, no application, no oppor-

tunity to contaminate the base, and, therefore, fewer

bond failures. And since the amount of adhesive is

strictly controlled, there is little flash clean-up.

The APC Inventory and Dispensing System gives

you the flexibility and control you need to keep pace

with today’s demand for higher office efficiency and

inventory management. The system consolidates brack-

et and bondable molar inventory in a compact, orga-

nized unit with removable storage trays. These efficient

organizer trays enable you to see, at a glance, your

entire bracket and bondable molar inventory.

APC adhesive coated appliance system allows you to

effectively implement the Zero Base Orthodontics

patient specific philosophy into your practice.

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Kit Maxillary Straight/Mandibular Curved Arches & Lingual Sheaths 340-101

(20 arches, 20 straight/20 curved lingual sheaths)

Kit Maxillary/Mandibular Curved Arches & Lingual Sheaths 340-100

(20 arches, 40 curved lingual sheaths)

size 1 size 2 size 3

Maxillary Straight Arches (5 arches) 340-006 340-007 340-008

Maxillary Curved Arches (5 arches) 340-001 340-002 340-003

Mandibular Curved Arches (5 arches) 340-011 340-012 340-013

Straight lingual sheaths (10 sheaths) 080-211

Curved lingual sheaths (10 sheaths) 080-810

The MIA Mobile Intraoral Arch is a palatal and lingual appliance

that further enhances treatment efficiency in the ZeroBase

Orthodontic™ System. Other Quad-Helix lingual arches are convention-

ally soldered to molar bands and require cementation or rebanding each

time you need to place or remove the arch. The MIA system makes the

application less time consuming, offering the advantage of inserting

and removing the lingual arches into sheaths pre-welded on bands.

Easy removal and reinsertion allow greater flexibility and control dur-

ing treatment. The system offers various preformed sizes with straight

or curved retention sheaths.

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The ZeroBase Orthodontic Treatment Philosophy takes

advantage of contemporary wire technology. It is now

feasible to replace Elgiloy™ wires and multiloop arch-

es with a simplified mechanics system. This means

fewer arch changes and far fewer expensive and time

consuming multilooped arches; today’s utility arch is

fabricated of improved stainless steel preformed arches.

With ZeroBase Orthodontics each patient’s wire

sequence is of necessity, individualized. Only the wires

needed to treat each case are chosen from the following

inventory. The result is minimal archwire changes,

minimal fabrication, and minimal costly inventory.

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Nitinol Heat-Activated .016” round

Permachrome Resilient .016 x .016” square

Unitek™ Twist .0175” round

Permachrome Resilient .016 x .022” rectangular

Nitinol SE SuperElastic .016 x .022” rectangular

Nitinol SE Reverse Curve .016 x .022” rectangular

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ZeroBase Orthodontics is a trademark of Dr. GuginoBioprogressive and Elgiloy are trademarksof Rocky Mountain Orthodontics©1998 3M Unitek Corporation 16-897 9805

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