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Evolution of Self-ligating brackets

Evolution of Self-ligating brackets

Paperback

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 620845445X
ISBN13: 9786208454456
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Aug 9 2025
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The evolution of self-ligating brackets has been driven by the desire to reduce friction, shorten treatment times, and improve patient comfort and oral hygiene. By moving away from conventional ligatures, these brackets have reshaped orthodontic treatment philosophy, emphasizing the use of light, continuous forces for more efficient tooth movement.This significant advancement seeks to enhance orthodontic treatment's effectiveness and comfort while lowering friction.Important Turning Points in the Development: Initial Ideas (1930s-1970s): The Russell Lock attachment, the first self-ligating bracket, received a patent in 1935. These early designs weren't very successful commercially and were frequently complicated. The Edgelok bracket, which was the first to achieve some commercial popularity, improved the idea in the 1970s.Systems that are active versus passive: Two main categories can be used to classify modern evolution.

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