- Uses lighter forces than conventional ligating brackets to straighten teeth so patients are more comfortable [1]
- In many cases, the overall treatment time is reduced by up to 4 months+ [2]
- Unlike conventional ligating brackets, there are no rubber bands to trap food so braces are easier to clean and patients experience better oral hygiene [3]
- Because there are no rubber bands to change, chair-side visits are shorter and the intervals between them can be longer [4]
- Self-ligating brackets provide precise control of tooth movement, fast alignment, and defined space closure [5]
- They are smaller in size, less noticeable, and patients may consider them more aesthetic.
- Used by many orthodontic specialists in their practice [6]
References
[1] Self ligating brackets in Orthodontics, Surchi Jatol-Tekade, Satyajit Tekade, International Book Market Service Ltd, © 2017
[2] Rolf Maijer, Dennis C. Smith: Time savings with self-ligating brackets. J Clin Orthod 1990; 24:29-3`
Harradine NWT: Self-ligating brackets and treatment efficiency. Clin Orthod Res 4:220-227, 2001
[3] Bagramian, R.A. and McNamara, J.A. Jr.: A prospective survey of percutaneous injuries in orthodontists, Am. J. Orthod. 114:654-658, 1992.
[4] Rolf Maijer, Dennis C. Smith: Time savings with self-ligating brackets. J Clin Orthod 1990; 24:29-3`
Harradine NWT: Self-ligating brackets and treatment efficiency. Clin Orthod Res 4:220-227, 2001
[5] Self ligating brackets in Orthodontics, Surchi Jatol-Tekade, Satyajit Tekade, International Book Market Service Ltd, © 2017
[6] Future practice plans of orthodontic residents in the United States. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2009 Mar; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19268835/
Columbia University Orthodontic Residency Program teaches self-ligating brackets (see link below)
https://www.dental.columbia.edu/education/postdoctoral-and-residency-programs/ms-degree-orthodontics
