A comparative study of conventional ligation and self-ligation bracket systems.
The increased use of self-ligating bracket systems frequently raises the question of how they compare with conventional ligation systems. An in vitro and clinical investigation was undertaken to evaluate and compare these distinctly different groups, by using five different brackets. The Activa ("A" Company, Johnson & Johnson, San Diego, Calif.), Edgelok (Ormco, Glendora, Calif.), and SPEED (Strite Industries Ltd., Cambridge, Ontario) self-ligating bracket systems displayed a significantly lower level of frictional resistance, dramatically less chairtime for arch wire removal and insertion, and promoted improved infection control, when compared with polyurethane elastomeric and stainless steel tie wire ligation for ceramic and metal twin brackets.
Shivapuja
P K
PK
Department of Orthodontics, University of Detroit, Mich.
Berger
J
J
D002516:Ceramics; D017005:Dental Debonding; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D017276:Friction; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D011140:Polyurethanes; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013997:Time Factors
D011140:Polyurethanes; D013193:Stainless Steel