AN UPDATE OF SELF LIGATING BRACKETS –A REVIEW ARTICLE

Abstract

Numerous bracket kinds have developed during the past two decades with various built-in features provided by Andrews, Roth, Burstone, Ricketts, Alexander, Bennet, and McLaughlin. Additionally, alternative bracket materials such stainless steel, chrome cobalt, titanium, ceramic, ceramic with metal holes, and polycarbonate were introduced. Self-ligating brackets have recently been linked to quicker and more effective treatments, which has piqued interest in comparing them to the traditional technique. Additionally, they don't need metal or elastomeric ligatures. There is a wealth of material that supports the conclusion that this characteristic supposedly reduces friction resistance during sliding mechanics. Additionally, employing these accessories has been reported to reduce the need for extractions and maxillary expansion. In order to conrm or disprove current theories, the aim of this study was to nd the most recent research on self-ligating brackets that are now utilized in orthodontic treatments