Self-ligating braces look similar to traditional metal braces, but instead of using ligatures (tiny elastic bands), these braces use a built-in system to hold the archwire in place.
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Bite:
Can achieve perfect results
Treatment:
Orthodontist in complete control of tooth movement
Visibility:
Visible
Movement:
Can move teeth with no limitations
Eating:
Minor restrictions like no hard candy
Speech:
Minor interference but gets better with time.
Colour:
Stainless steel.
More information on self-ligating braces
Self-ligating braces are almost the same as traditional braces. The main difference is that special brackets secure the archwire instead of elastics. This benefit makes the treatment more efficientand the braces easier to adjust. Because elastics are not used, appointment times are reduced.
The brackets feature a sliding mechanism that allows the archwire to move smoothly during adjustments and eliminates the need for elastic bands.
Advantages
- Self-ligating braces offer a practical orthodontic solution for addressing teeth misalignment.
- They are less noticeable.
- Smaller brackets improve comfort.
- Requires fewer visits as there are no elastic bands that need to be replaced.
Disadvantages
- Self-ligating braces dont exert as much pressure as metal braces, which can result in less precision during orthodontic correction.
- Treatment progress can in some cases be slower as the locking door on the brackets can sometimes break or loosen.