title: The Stealth in comparison with other lingual brackets: properties and procedures for indirect bonding.
abstract: There are a number of brackets available for lingual orthodontics. One, the Stealth bracket system, which can be positioned in the laboratory with Class or Targ or Pacon bonding systems and can be transferred with multiple or single transfers made either with thermoplastic materials or with resin has some advantages. 1) A single wing with horizontal engagement of the arch and good interbracket distance, permitting early engagement of rectangular arch wire with good torque control. 2) A deep slot and easy ligation that provides good arch wire stability in the slot during friction mechanics without double overties. 3) A thin design that gives little discomfort to the patient, reduces tongue stress and pain during therapy and allows good cleaning of the appliance. 4) A wide mesh with a strong bonding force 5) A horizontal extension on both sides of the slot that provides two points of contact between the slot and the arch wire for rotation control 6) A horizontal slot for insertion of auxiliaries such as a bite plane that can be used when it is clinically indicated.
authors.affiliation: Gallarate (VA), Italy. c.quadrelli@libero.it
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Quadrelli
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Veneziani
mesh_terms: D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D019415:Torque