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Efficacy Of Self-Ligating Vs Conventional Fixed Orthodontic Appliance System: An Update, Arthessarat Sirisa-Ard

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

The conventional fixed orthodontic appliances have been used to treat number of patients effectively for a long time. However, the popularity of using self-ligating brackets has increased considerably over the last few years. Many advantages of using self-ligating brackets have proposed. These include minimized applied force from the appliance with reduced friction, favorable physiologic tooth movement, less treatment time, longer treatment intervals with fewer appointments, chair time saving, less patient discomfort, improved oral hygiene, etc. However, self-ligating brackets cost higher than conventional appliances. They also have more bulky profile due to their complicated mechanical design and their clip or slide …