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Height Gauge 0.22
Orthodontic bracket positioning gauge designed with forked 0.022-inch measurement slots for simultaneous bracket height and alignment verification.
Key Features:
• Fabricated from stainless steel in a lightweight double-ended bar design
• Forked slot geometry fits directly over 0.022-inch bracket tie-wings
• Includes calibrated height positions at 3.5mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, and 5.0mm
• Dual-end configuration provides all four measurements in one instrument
• Slot-fit design minimizes lateral movement during bracket positioning
• Simultaneously verifies vertical bracket height and slot alignment
• Flat uniform body supports controlled thumb-and-index finger handling
• Fully autoclavable at 134°C with FDA, CE, and ISO 13485 compliance
The Height Gauge 0.22 is a double-ended flat stainless steel bar instrument with forked measurement slots at both working ends. The top end carries two side-by-side slots calibrated at 3.5mm and 4.5mm; the bottom end carries slots at 4.0mm and 5.0mm, giving all four standard bracket height positions across two ends. The slot width is ground to 0.022 inches throughout, matching the standard tie-wing width of 0.022-inch bracket systems. This slot-fit geometry is the defining feature of this instrument: the fork seats directly over the bracket tie-wing during placement, simultaneously confirming bracket height and slot alignment in a single contact. The Leader Surgical brand and “0.22” designation are both engraved on the shaft face.
Unlike gauges that contact only the incisal edge with a blade tip, the forked slot of this instrument captures the bracket tie-wing within the gauge, eliminating lateral gauge movement during the height reading. The flat double-ended bar body is lightweight and uniform along its full length, sitting between the thumb and index finger without a handle grip requirement. The instrument is fully autoclavable at 134°C and meets FDA, CE, and ISO 13485 standards.
Orthodontists use the Height Gauge 0.22 during full-arch bonding sessions, selecting the appropriate slot at each tooth, seating the fork over the bracket tie-wing, and verifying both vertical height and lateral bracket alignment against the incisal edge simultaneously. The Bracket Height Gauge 0.22 format is the standard single-instrument solution for clinics bonding exclusively with 0.022-inch prescription systems.
Leader Surgical manufactures this instrument with verified slot-width tolerances held to 0.022 inches across all four measurement positions, ensuring consistent tie-wing fit and bracket height reproducibility throughout the bonding session. The Orthodontic Height Gauge Stainless Steel format from Leader Surgical covers both 0.018″ and 0.022″ slot systems across its full gauge range.
What does “0.22” refer to?
It indicates that the gauge is specifically designed for orthodontic brackets with a 0.022-inch slot. Using it with a 0.018-inch slot system may result in a loose fit and inaccurate measurements.
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