Description
The buccal tube is a metal tube:
- Fixed to the facial (buccal) surface of an orthodontic molar band.
- Or directly to the surface of the tooth which allows the arch-wire to pass through while applying either a torquing force.
- Or allowing the wire to slide as tooth movement occurs.






SS White-Carbide Bur Straight/Flat End Cross Cut - FG SS - 557
SS White-Carbide Bur Amalgam - FG - 245