Abstract
Abstract:
The use of self-ligating brackets, in different brands, has significantly grown over the last decade. Are they really better than conventional brackets? The answer tends to be "yes", regarding the efficiency of initial alignment, the changes in arch-form, the global reduction of treatment time, less clinical appointments and less pain perception by the patient. The explanation to this is to be found in the development of light forces by these brackets, which make the tooth movements smoother due to lower friction. The cases shown have been treated with GAC's In-ovation R, C and L brackets. Some of the cases have had an accessory treatment with RPE (rapid palatal expander) or the use of mini-screws. Others are preparations to oral maxillary surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
