The self ligating braces is the 9th sympony in the field of bracket development. Their design allows the tightening of the wire on the braces without using any elastic or metallic ligatures, due to a built-in mechanism. This clip allows the wire to move freely through the slot of the bracket, minimizing the friction between bracket and wire, especially in the first stages of the treatment. At the last stages it keeps the wire tight in order to achieve a quicker stabilization of the teeth in the wished position.
The self ligating brackets are the best choice for every case, since they reduce the chair time, the entire treatment duration and allow a much better oral hygiene due to their reduced size and the absence of elastic ligatures.
