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That extra quarter-inch provides more working length during exposure and eruption guidance — useful when the impacted tooth is deeper, access is more limited, or the orthodontist needs additional chain to engage after bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCusp-Lok 1 vs. Cusp-Lok 2: Which Chain Length?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCusp-Lok 1 (¾\" chain)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact working length; preferred when access is straightforward and minimal chain exposure is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCusp-Lok 2 (1\" chain)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extended working length; preferred for deeper impactions, limited access, or when more chain must remain accessible post-bonding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Choose Cusp-Lok 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a \u003cstrong\u003elonger working chain length\u003c\/strong\u003e (1\") is needed for the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the impacted tooth is \u003cstrong\u003edeeper or more difficult to access\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003ebracket shape selection\u003c\/strong\u003e is needed to match access or tooth orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a \u003cstrong\u003epredictable, familiar bracket-and-chain workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Bracket Shapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegular\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard profile for routine access and bonding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reduced height for limited clearance situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e — Smaller footprint for tighter bonding surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Low Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact and low-height for constrained access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Curved\u003c\/strong\u003e — Curved base to conform to curved tooth surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Curved Low Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximum adaptability in the most demanding access conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless-steel orthodontic bracket with pre-attached 1\" 14K gold chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 bracket shapes to suit access, profile, and tooth orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\" chain length — extended working length for deeper or more complex cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14K gold chain: superior biocompatibility and corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, tissue-friendly chain — reduces irritation during healing and activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-sterile, individually packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFDA Class I Medical Device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in expose-and-bond procedures where a bracket is bonded to the facial surface of an impacted cuspid. 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