Cusp-Lok Lingual Traction Pads

Lingual and buccal bonding pads for controlled orthodontic traction and fixation

The Cusp-Lok Lingual Traction Attachments expand the Cusp-Lok system by providing versatile, low-profile bonding points on lingual, palatal, or buccal surfaces during orthodontic and surgical-orthodontic procedures. These accessories are designed for clinicians who require precise control over tie-in methods, force vectors, and fixation mechanics when brackets or chains are not ideal.

Each attachment features a mesh-style stainless-steel bonding base for reliable adhesion, paired with a distinct attachment interface to accommodate orthodontic wires, elastics, or fixation techniques.

Available Attachment Styles (Variants)

Cusp-Lok 3 — Monolink

Round lingual pad with single stainless-steel loop (Kaplin Hook)

The Monolink features a round bonding pad with an integrated single loop of stainless-steel wire (Kaplin Hook). This open-loop design allows attachment of virtually any orthodontic wire or elastic, offering maximum flexibility in force application and tie-in technique.

Typical use:

• Lingual or palatal traction

• Elastic or wire engagement

• Situations requiring adaptable force vectors

Cusp-Lok 4 — Eyelet

Nickel-free direct-bond eyelet with tunnel-style attachment

The Eyelet incorporates a nickel-free stainless-steel eyelet with a mesh-style bonding base, designed for secure direct bonding on the buccal or lingual surface of any tooth. The tunnel-shaped attachment provides a defined path for wires or ligatures, supporting controlled and stable traction mechanics.

Typical use:

• Buccal or lingual direct bonding

• Guided wire or ligature engagement

• Applications requiring superior bond strength and stability

Cusp-Lok 5 — Lingual Button

Round bonding pad with swivel-style knob

The Lingual Button features a round bonding pad with an attached swivel-style knob, allowing rotational freedom at the attachment point. This design is particularly useful when managing multi-vector forces or intermaxillary fixation (IMF).

Typical use:

• Intermaxillary fixation

• Multi-directional traction

• Situations where rotational freedom is beneficial

Key Features

• Mesh-style stainless-steel bonding bases for secure adhesion

• Multiple attachment interfaces to match clinical technique and force requirements

• Monolink Kaplin Hook allows attachment of wires or elastics

• Nickel-free Eyelet suitable for buccal or lingual direct bonding

• Compact, low-profile designs to minimize soft-tissue interference

• Compatible with orthodontic wires, ligatures, and elastics

• Designed for use within the Cusp-Lok traction system

• Non-sterile, individually packaged

• FDA Class I Medical Devices

Clinical Applications

• Lingual, palatal, or buccal orthodontic traction

• Supplemental attachment points when brackets or chains are not indicated

• Intermaxillary fixation and complex force management

• Use in orthodontic and oral surgery settings

Selection Guidance

Choose the attachment style based on tie-in method and force control needs:

• Monolink — Maximum flexibility with wires or elastics

• Eyelet — Guided, stable wire engagement with strong direct bonding

• Lingual Button — Rotational freedom and IMF capability