title: The "Floss-Ligature" Ligation Technique.
abstract: This clinical pearl describes an alternative technique to aid effective ligation of rotated teeth during the aligning stage of fixed appliance treatment. This technique has the potential to improve patient experience and confidence, by reducing the risk of trauma and discomfort and treatment efficiency, by ensuring complete ligation of even severely rotated teeth.
authors.forename: Charlotte Anne
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Dugdale
authors.forename: Ovais Humair
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.forename: David Trevor
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Waring
mesh_terms: D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation