Self-Ligating Brackets: Advantages and How They Work
Discover self-ligating brackets, a modern technology that can reduce treatment time.
By Dr. David Benguira, Orthodontic Specialist
Self-ligating brackets represent one of the most significant advances in recent years in orthodontics.
What is a Self-Ligating Bracket?
Traditional brackets use elastics to hold the wire. Self-ligating brackets have a built-in closing mechanism - a clip that retains the wire without requiring elastics.
Advantages for Patients
- Shorter appointments
- Improved comfort - lighter forces
- Better hygiene - fewer retention areas
- Potential for faster treatment
Types of Systems
- Passive systems: The wire moves freely
- Active systems: The clip exerts slight pressure
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