Discolored Tips Of Teeth Due To Excessive Frictional Heat

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Discolored Tips Of Teeth Due To Excessive Frictional Heat

The tooth tips show a discolored surface from generating an excessive amount of frictional heat during use.

Probable Cause :

  1. Insufficient sawing fluid due to inadequate supply,​ improper ratio and/or improper application.
  2. Excessive band speed. (Learn more)
  3. Improper feeding rate. (Learn more)
  4. Band installed backwards.
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