The Latest Advance in Bracket Technology: Self-Ligating Brackets

• Published in: Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
• Main Authors: Aylin Gökçelik, Ömür Polat
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkish Orthodontic Society 2007-04-01
• Subjects: self-ligating brackets; ligation
• Online Access: http://www.turkjorthod.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/the-latest-advance-in-bracket-technology-self-liga/53822

During the last 10 years, a wide range of metal, plastic, and ceramic brackets, based on the straight-wire system, have become available. The latest advance in bracket improvement is the development of self-ligating brackets in orthodontics. The principal aim behind the development of self-ligating brackets was faster ligation which leads to a reduction of chair time spent. With the introduction of elastomeric ligatures, this incentive greatly diminished. Recent designs of self-ligating brackets provide not only less friction but also full archwire engagement. This review aims to scope the history of self-ligating brackets, their treatment efficiency and clinical advantages.