Molar band (OA-0301)researched

Quick facts

Field	Value
ID	OA-0301
Type	component
Category	component
Fixed/removable	fixed (cemented)
See also	Band Band; Plain band Plain band; Band with attachments Band with attachments

Overview

OA-0301 "Molar band" refers specifically to the molar-sized orthodontic band. Full clinical, technical, and lab fabrication details: see Band. Also related: Plain band plain bands (no pre-welded attachments) and Band with attachments bands with attachments.

Common variants & modifications

• Plain band: no attachments; attachments welded separately
• Band with single buccal tube: archwire engagement only; standard

for simple cases

• Band with double tube: archwire + headgear/Forsus/auxiliary tube
• Band with lingual sheath: TPA or lingual arch engagement on

lingual surface

• Primary molar band: narrower series for deciduous molars;

different size increments

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Sources

• [Molar Bands in Fixed Appliance Therapy —

JCO](https://www.jco-online.com)

• [Band Placement Techniques — Proffit, Contemporary Orthodontics 6th

ed.](https://www.elsevier.com)

• Orthodontic Bands — Ormco Product Guide
• Band vs Bond on Molars — AJO-DO

Research log

• 2026-06-09 — cross-referenced to OA-0186.