Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics- A Narrative Review

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Scientific Dentistry

Author
1. Aniruddh Yashwant V
2. U B Rajasekaran
3. Basil Joseph
4. Helen Rachel Xavier
5. Lijin James
ISSN
2277-7687
DOI
10.5005/jsd-8-2-51
Volume
8
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
    1. Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
    1. Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
    1. Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
    1. Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
  • Article keywords
    Self ligating, Active, Passive, Interactive, Time, Speed

    Abstract

    Self-ligating brackets are a ligature less brackets system that has a mechanical device incorporated with the brackets to close off the slot. The idea of Self-ligating brackets was not new to orthodontics. It was existing for shockingly lengthy time-frame in orthodontics. Russell lock edgewise attachment being depicted by Dr Jacob Stoltenberg in 1935. More up to date structures of these brackets have on seemed even today. This proceeded with prevalence of self-ligating brackets has pulled in excess of a little level of brackets producers, deals and clients. This narrative review focuses on the different structures, rationalities and movement of self-ligating brackets.

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