An Analysis Comparing the Precision of Stainless- Steel Orthodontic Brackets with 0.022-Inch Slots Offered by Various Manufacturers

Abstract

Introduction A satisfactory outcome when using straight wire devices depends on a precise representation of the bracket's prescription, that may be the consequence of the archwire's mechanical characteristics, the location of the bracket, or the precision and exactness of the space. Because obtaining the proper torque of both the anterior and the posterior dentition is crucial and depends greatly on the alloy qualities of the arch wire as well as a tight connection between the slot and the arch wire. Third order information may be lost in clinical orthodontics due to torsional play in brackets that have already been corrected. A few variations may inadvertently occur within the bracket slot measurements during the fabrication process. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to determine the accuracy of the bracket slot measurements provided by various manufacturers.  Materials and Method: The MBT 0.022 slot upper right central incisor stainless-steel brackets from four manufacturers— American Orthodontics (Mini Master series), JJ Orthodontics (Orthox), Desire (Ozone series), and Koden (Basic series)—were the subject of an in vitro investigation. Using a stereo microscope, the brackets were scanned, and the distal face, base, and mesial face and base were evaluated using Image Pro analysis software. Data was sorted and quantitatively examined.  Result: Every bracket slot measured for this inquiry appeared to be larger in relation to the standard value. The bracket slot size values were the closest to American Orthodontics' ideal values. The brackets from JJ Orthodontics and Koden seemed to have a profoundly substantial variance from the optimal slot size, while desire had a large departure from the ideal slot size.  Conclusion: This analysis revealed a difference between the measured and expressed values of the brackets, indicating dimension errors. Because of the distinctiveness of the slot walls and the oversize of the space, a glaring error about the appliance may be required through the finishing as well as detailing phase to prevent torque control from being lost.