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999 255 Rev 03 13 Andrews2 Appliance
999 255 Rev 03 13 Andrews2 Appliance
Appliance
The New Generation
Straight-Wire Appliance
Orthodontic science realized
The Andrews2 Appliance has tooth guidance built into the brackets rather than into archwires. It is based on
recognition of the extensive similarities in tooth morphology between individuals with normal teeth, and in the
tooth positions of individuals with naturally optimal dentitions. The Andrews2 Appliance exploits these similarities
by utilizing special design features that minimize wire bending while enhancing ease-of-use.
Building upon the original Straight-Wire Appliance, the Andrews Foundation has developed an improved appliance
system which is a result of 20 years of research and development. Ortho Organizers is the proud, exclusive
manufacturer and distributor of the Andrews2 Appliance. The Company has worked closely with Drs. Larry and Will
Andrews to develop the Andrews products to the exact, high-quality specifications every patient deserves.
Occluso-Gingivally
Centered Slot for
accurate slot targeting
Access Bevels
for steel ligature
cutters
bracket siting
Frontal Perspective: Lateral Perspective:
The vertical midline scribe of the bracket is to be The mid-transverse planes of the crown and
superimposed over the facial axis of the crown. The slot will be symbiotic when the base point of
tie-wings sides are to be parallel to the facial axis of the the bracket is sited on the crowns FA point.
clinical crown. The bracket is to be centered occluso-
gingivally on the facial axis of the clinical crown.
Mid-Frontal Mid-Frontal
Plane Plane
of Slot of Crown
Slot Point
Mid-Transverse Plane
of Crown and Slot
Base Point
& FA Point
Facial Axis of the
Clinical Crown
Mid-Transverse
Plane of Crown
FA Point
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Scientific data Quality construction
The Andrews2 Appliance is manufactured at Ortho Organizers headquarters in Carlsbad, CA ensuring
exact precision. Experts conduct quality assurance inspections, and the latest technologies are used
throughout the manufacturing process. The appliance is made through the Metal Injection Molding
(MIM) process, which is an advanced technology used for the manufacturing of complex metal products.
MIM translates into rounded contours, and other complex structures that machined and cast brackets
may not be able to duplicate.
Generous Tie-Wing
Undercuts for ease of
ligation and space for
multiple auxiliaries
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andrews 2 brackets offer unique
convenience features
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andrews 2 bracket identification Chart
standard brackets
U7R U6R u5r u4r u3r u2R u1r u1l u2l u3l u4l u5l U6L U7L
L7R L6R l5r l4r l3r l2R l1r l1l l2l l3l l4l l5l L6L L7L
Tooth
Tooth
Tooth
Tooth
Bracket images are not representative of actual size, or ratio to other brackets.
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Andrews2 standard Prescription
Maxillary
Part Number
Tooth Inclination Angulation Offset Counter Rotation .022 L .022 R Note
Tooth
Tooth
Tooth
Tooth
Bracket images are not representative of actual size, or ratio to other brackets.
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Andrews2 standard Prescription
mandibular
Part Number
Tooth Inclination Angulation Counter Rotation .022 L .022 R Note
Tooth
Bracket images are not representative of actual size, or ratio to other brackets.
andrews 2 archwires
Orthodontic science realized.
Flexibility:
Arches can be effectively and efficiently treated to optimal standards
by using the most appropriate Andrews Appliance prescription in
combination with the most suitable Andrews Archwires in terms of
flexibility.
Shape:
The Andrews Archwires are preformed to match the average shape
of the 120 non-orthodontic normal study casts used in the Six Keys
to Normal (Optimal) Occlusion study. Like any preformed archwire,
its shape must be customized to each patients unique anatomy.
Length:
The overall length can usually be customized with one cut.
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andrews 2 archwires
Archwire
nitanium Super stainless steel ortholoy-blue
elastic archwire archwire archwire
Arch Form Andrews 2 Arch Form Andrews 2 Arch Form Andrews 2 Arch Form
Archwire
stainless steel Archwire
ortholoy-blue
PRE-POSTED ARCHWIRE PRE-POSTED ARCHWIRE
Arch Form Andrews 2 Arch Form Arch Form Andrews 2 Arch Form
33 mm posted 112-108
37 mm posted 112-118
41 mm posted 112-128
.018 Pre-Posted Lower
24 mm posted 112-109
28 mm posted 112-119
32 mm posted 112-129
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Andrews2 Prescription
single patient kits/introductory kit
Part Number
0.022
Single Patient Kits/Introductory Kit with Molars Carousel
U/L 7x7 Rx #5 Standard (Hks on 3s, 4s, 5s) 712-915
Q-Packs
U/L 7x7 Rx #5 Standard (Hks 3s, 4s, 5s) 712-915Q
Andrews Books
Straight Wire, The Concept, and Appliance 712-BOOK1
Andrews 2 Typodonts
Andrews 2 Typodont Standard 631-712S
Part Number
0.022
Single Patient Kits/Introductory Kit without Molars Carousel
U/L 5x5 Rx #5 Standard (Hks on 3s, 4s, 5s) 712-905
Q-Packs
U/L 5x5 Rx #5 Standard (Hks 3s, 4s, 5s) 712-905Q
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The Andrews2 fully
programmed
Appliance system
Scientific Effective Efficient
The Andrews2 Appliance is comprised of both standard and
translation brackets. Teeth that do not require translation are
assigned standard brackets. Teeth that need to be translated
mesially or distally are assigned translation brackets minimum
(T1), medium (T2), or maximum (T3) depending on the distance
the teeth need to be translated.
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translation brackets
When teeth require mesial or distal bodily movement, translation brackets have significant advantages
over standard brackets.
Translation brackets include all of the qualities and features of standard brackets, plus a power arm and
built-in counter-angulation and counter-rotation. Collectively, the width of the brackets, length of the
power arms, and the counter-angulation direct forces close to or at the tooths center-of-resistance. This
allows for effective bodily movement and the right amount of over correction (angulation and rotation)
when using flexible archwires and sliding mechanics.
Translation
Power Arm Identification Dots
for delivering force toward the make it easy to
tooths center of resistance identify the specific
translation bracket
Counter-Angulation
adds counter-movements
during translation and the right
amount of over correction
2nd Pre-Molar Identifier
Counter-Rotation
adds rotational control
during translation and
slightly over corrects
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Andrews2
Straight-Wire Appliance System
The Andrews2 Straight-Wire Appliance System is composed of prearranged sets of brackets correlated
with commonly diagnosed arch discrepancies. There are 11 maxillary and 10 mandibular sets. The bracket
sets are combinations of 5 different types of brackets:
S Standard Bracket T3 Maximum Translation Bracket
T1 Minimum Translation Bracket T4 Maxillary Molar 7 mm Overjet Bracket
T2 Medium Translation Bracket
The bracket sets found on this page and the following page are for both upper and lower arches, except where noted.
Non-extraction condition
with premolar extractions.
Translate posterior teeth
2% 0 mm (Ext.) mesially 4.5 to 7 mm per
quadrant. Useful when
opposing arch needs
reciprocal resistance. (Rx #4)
CLASSIC
No mesial or distal
30% 0 mm translation needed.
(Rx #5)
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Arch Inventory Arch quadrant treatment plan
Discrepancy Percent discrepancy
category
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andrews 2 bracket identification chart
T4 T4 T4 T4
T3 T3 T3 T3
Maxillary
T2 T2 T2 T2
Translation
T1 T1 T1 T1
Brackets
U7R U6R u5r u4r u3r u3l u4l u5l U6L U7L
Color-coded
ID for easy
reference
U7R U6R u5r u4r u3r u2R u1r u1l u2l u3l u4l u5l U6L U7L
Standard
Brackets
L7R L6R l5r l4r l3r l2R l1r l1l l2l l3l l4l l5l L6L L7L
mandibular
Translation
Brackets L7R L6R l5r l4r l3r l3l l4l l5l L6L L7L
T1 T1 T1 T1
T2 T2 T2 T2
T3 T3 T3 T3
2nd premolar
identifier
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Andrews2 translation Prescription
Maxillary
Part Number
Tooth Inclination Angulation Counter Rotation .022 L .022 R Note
Tooth
Tooth
Bracket images are not representative of actual size, or ratio to other brackets.
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Andrews2 translation Prescription
Maxillary
Part Number
Tooth Inclination Angulation Offset Counter Rotation .022 L .022 R Note
Tooth
Bracket images are not representative of actual size, or ratio to other brackets.
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Andrews2 Translation Prescription
mandibular
Part Number
Tooth Inclination Angulation Counter Rotation .022 L .022 R Note
Tooth
Tooth
Part Number
Tooth Inclination Angulation Counter Rotation .022 L .022 R Note
Tooth
Bracket images are not representative of actual size, or ratio to other brackets.
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Andrews2 translation Prescription
single patient kits/introductory kit
U/L 7x7 Rx #2 Spaced 5-8 mm 712-912 U/L 5x5 Rx #2 Spaced 5-8 mm 712-902
U/L 7x7 Rx #3 Spaced 1-4 mm 712-913 U/L 5x5 Rx #3 Spaced 1-4 mm 712-903
U/L 6x6 Rx #4 Extraction-4 Classic 712-914 U/L 5x5 Rx #4 Extraction-4 Classic 712-904
U/L 6x6 Rx #6 Extraction-5 6 mm 2nd Pre-Molars 712-916 U/L 5x5 Rx #6 Extraction-5 6 mm 2nd Pre-Molars 712-906
U/L 6x6 Rx #7 Extraction 7-8 mm 712-917 U/L 5x5 Rx #7 Extraction 7-8 mm 712-907
U/L 6x6 Rx #8 Extraction 9-10 mm 712-918 U/L 5x5 Rx #8 Extraction 9-10 mm 712-908
U/L 6x6 Rx #9 Extraction 11-13 mm 712-919 U/L 5x5 Rx #9 Extraction 11-13 mm 712-909
U/L 6x6 Rx #10 Extraction 14 mm 712-920 U/L 5x5 Rx #10 Extraction 14 mm 712-910
U/L 6x7 Rx #11 Extraction 14 mm Extraction U4 712-921 U/L 5x5 Rx #11 Extraction 14 mm Extraction U4 712-911
U/L 7x7 T2 Kit (T2s on 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s) 712-91T2 U/L 5x5 T2 Kit (T2s on 3s, 4s, 5s) 712-90T2
Q-Packs Q-Packs
U/L 7x7 Rx #1 Spaced 9-14 mm 712-922Q U/L 5x5 Rx #1 Spaced 9-14 mm 712-901Q
U/L 7x7 Rx #2 Spaced 5-8 mm 712-912Q U/L 5x5 Rx #2 Spaced 5-8 mm 712-902Q
U/L 7x7 Rx #3 Spaced 1-4 mm 712-913Q U/L 5x5 Rx #3 Spaced 1-4 mm 712-903Q
U/L 6x6 Rx #4 Extraction-4 Classic 712-914Q U/L 5x5 Rx #4 Extraction-4 Classic 712-904Q
U/L 6x6 Rx #7 Extraction 7-8 mm 712-917Q U/L 5x5 Rx #7 Extraction 7-8 mm 712-907Q
U/L 6x6 Rx #8 Extraction 9-10 mm 712-918Q U/L 5x5 Rx #8 Extraction 9-10 mm 712-908Q
U/L 6x6 Rx #9 Extraction 11-13 mm 712-919Q U/L 5x5 Rx #9 Extraction 11-13 mm 712-909Q
U/L 6x6 Rx #10 Extraction 14 mm 712-920Q U/L 5x5 Rx #10 Extraction 14 mm 712-910Q
U/L 6x7 Rx #11 Extraction 14 mm Extraction U4 Only 712-921Q U/L 5x5 Rx #11 Extraction 14 mm Extraction U4 Only 712-911Q
U/L 7x7 T2 Q-PK Kit (T2s on 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s) 712-91T2Q U/L 5x5 T2 Q-PK Kit (T2s on 3s, 4s, 5s) 712-90T2Q
Intro Kit with Molars Andrews 2 Bracket Kit Intro Kit without Molars Andrews 2 Bracket Kit
U/L 6x6 30 Case Introductory Kit * (Hks 3) 712-930 U/L 5x5 30 Case Introductory Kit * (Hks 3) 712-900
U/L 6x6 30 Case Introductory Kit * (Hks 3,4,5) 712-930HK U/L 5x5 30 Case Introductory Kit * (Hks 3,4,5) 712-900HK
Andrews Books
Straight Wire, The Concept, and Appliance 712-BOOK1
Andrews 2 Typodonts
Andrews 2 Typodont Standard 631-712S
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about Drs. Larry and Will Andrews
Dr. Larry Andrews is the inventor of the Straight-Wire Appliance
System, discoverer of the Six Keys to Normal (Optimal) Occlusion,
and the Six Elements of Orofacial Harmony. In 1989, he authored
the textbook Straight Wire, The Concept and Appliance. He is a
clinical professor at the University of California at San Francisco,
an adjunct professor at West Virginia University, and a visiting
professor at Bauru Dental School, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Dr. Andrews completed orthodontic training at Ohio State
University. He has lectured worldwide about the Six Elements
Orthodontic Philosophy, and maintains a private practice limited to
Lawrence F. Andrews, D.D.S.
orthodontics and orofacial harmony in San Diego, CA.
Straight Wire
THE CONCEPT AND APPLIANCE
The author, Lawrence F. Andrews, D.D.S., discovered the Six Keys to
Normal (Optimal) Occlusion, and invented the Straight-Wire Appliance
System. Straight Wire, the Concept and Appliance is the quintessential
book about the worlds most popular orthodontic appliance concept.
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Andrews Foundation
For information on courses about the Andrews2 Appliance, contact the Andrews Foundation:
In the U.S. 800.799.8952 | Outside the U.S. +(1) 619 224 0866
Website: AndrewsFoundation.org
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To fax an order: 800.888.7244 I To email an order: USASales@OrthoOrganizers.com
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