SELF-LIGATING SYSTEM. Active and Passive

      Аннотация: The introduction of the self-ligating brackets proved to be a revolutionary change in the history of brackets. The benefits of orthodontic appliances and techniques revolve around efficiency, allowing the patient to expect more efficient and timely treatment. The popularity and USP of self-ligating brackets is to reduce chair time and overall treatment time. Until the early 1970s, the concept of self-ligating brackets fell more or less into oblivion. There has been a continuous endeavor to perfect self-ligating brackets, and several brackets were introduced Since 1970. Within the past decade, substantial developments, new designs, and numerous proposed advantages of self-ligating brackets have caused them to gain significant popularity. At present, the orthodontic market is flooded with different self-ligating brackets.

Ключевые слова: brackets, active, passive, self-ligating brackets