Ribbond Ribbon 2mm Splint Material

Description

Ribbond Ribbon 2mm Splint Material

Ribbond Ribbon 2mm prevents fracture failures in dental composites and acrylics. It prostheses are strong and maintain their strength with continued use. They are tough and durable. Ribbond’s unique combination of ultra-high strength fibers, enhanced bondability and patented cross-link lock-stitch leno weave makes the strength and fracture toughness of Ribbond reinforced prostheses unsurpassed by other fiber reinforcements.

Patented Leno Weave
The key to Ribbond’s success (and what distinguishes Ribbond from the other fiber reinforcements) is its patented leno weave. Designed with a lock-stitch feature that effectively transfers forces throughout the weave without stress transfer back into the resin, Ribbond’s weave also provides excellent manageability characteristics.

Having virtually no memory,  adapts to the contours of the teeth and dental arch. For example; when making a periodontal splint, Ribbond tucks in interproximally without rebounding. In addition, unlike loosely braided or bundles of unidirectional fibers, Ribbond does not spread or fall apart when manipulated.

Since fiber reinforced resin structures derive their strength primarily from making laminates, high manageability and lack of memory is essential for close and accurate layering of the fibers. Inaccurate fiber placement results in voids or excessive composite on the tensile side of the fibers that will be prone to fracturing.

Ultra-high strength fibers

Unlike Kevlar, Ribbond’s fibers absorb less moisture than the dental resins