Ordinary dental braces use “elastic bands” (or metal ligatures), to secure an arch wire into each bracket. Modules can become stained and can also retain food particles, making it more difficult to keep your braces clean.. These modules/ ligature ties can actually slow down your overall treatment progress as they rub against the arch wire and hinder tooth movement. Self-ligating braces use a built-in system to secure the archwire to the brackets and remove the need for modules /ligatures

Moreover frequent staining and deterioration of elastic modules and loosening of ligature ties requires them to be changed frequently during treatment. Self Self-ligating technology removes the need for individual elastic modules/ ligatures to placed and removed at every visit, increasing patients comfort level while reducing dental appointment time per visit .The fewer check-ups required also are a huge advantage and help reduce the overall treatment time

Types of self-ligating brackets

• Active brackets use a sliding spring clip mechanism, which encroaches on the slot. They press against the archwire, applying an active force. Eg Speed, In-Ovation
• Passive brackets use a simple sliding mechanism. Unlike active brackets, they don’t press on the archwire, reduces friction so teeth move quickly and more comfortably. Eg: Smartclip, Clarity S.L., Damon

We at Dr. Malhotra's Super Speciality dental centre offer the all the leading well-known Self Ligating bracket systems like Clarity SL and Damon under the supervision of best , highly experienced team of orthodontists.

Benefits of self-ligating braces

There are several potential benefits to using self-ligating braces. These include:

• Shorter appointments time Self-ligating technology removes the need for individual elastic modules/ ligatures to placed and removed at every visit, increasing patients comfort level while reducing dental appointment time per visit . Generally speaking, opening and shutting self-ligating brackets during an adjustment is less time consuming.
• Faster treatment. The average time of treatment and duration of appointments is shorter than traditional braces. Passive self ligating brackets use a simple sliding mechanism they don’t press on the archwire which reduces friction so teeth move quickly and more comfortably. The fewer check-ups required also are a huge advantage and help reduce the overall treatment time.
• Easier cleaning. Ligatures can trap food particles in and around your brackets. The absence of ligatures in self-ligating braces may make them a little easier to clean.
• Reduced pressure and Less discomfort. The pressure is distributed more evenly throughout the teeth and the self-ligating system is less painful and less intense as a result of it. Patients might experience less discomfort with self-ligating braces than with traditional braces.
• Option of Aesthetic Self Ligating braces The clear SL brackets blend in with the natural colour of your teeth, which makes it less revelling and has an improved aesthetical look.

Disadvantages of Self-Ligating Clear Braces

• Higher Cost: State of the art new Self Ligating braces are more expensive than conventional metal and ceramic braces due to their revolutionary patented design and technology.