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Self-ligating brackets from the past to the last- A complete over-view part I

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Review Article

Author Details : Vaibhav R Ambashikar*, Suresh K Kangane, Yatishkumar S Joshi, Smita R. Warpe, Shruti B Chandak, Mahesh S Choure

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 12-22

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2022.003

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Abstract

The introduction of the self-ligating brackets proved to be a revolutionary change in the history of brackets. The benefits of orthodontic appliances and techniques revolve around efficiency, allowing the patient to expect more efficient and timely treatment. The popularity and USP of self-ligating brackets have been for the ability of SL bracket systems to reduce chair time and overall treatment time. Until the early 1970s, the concept of self-ligating brackets fell more or less into oblivion. There has been a continuous endeavor to perfect self-ligating brackets, and several brackets were introduced Since 1970. Within the past decade, substantial developments, new designs, and numerous proposed advantages of SL brackets have caused them to gain significant popularity among practicing orthodontists. At present, the orthodontic market is flooded with the promotion of different SL brackets. This review aims to provide a complete overview of the evolution of self-ligating brackets from the first to the latest available.
 

Keywords: Self­ligating, Orthodontic brackets, Active Brackets

How to cite : Ambashikar V R, Kangane S K, Joshi Y S, Warpe S R, Chandak S B, Choure M S, Self-ligating brackets from the past to the last- A complete over-view part I. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2022;8(1):12-22

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