SELF LIGATING BRACKETS- AN INHERENT LOCK FOR SECURING ARCHWIRES

Self-ligating brackets are those type of brackets that do not require an elastic or wire ligature but have inbuilt mechanism that can be opened and closed to secure the archwire. Self-ligating brackets isgaining popularity over the year. Various advantagesfor these systems have been claimed.Self-ligating brackets have been reported for faster and more efficient treatments, which bought about curiosity to compare them to the conventional system. Unlike conventional appliances,self-ligating brackets do not require elastomeric or metal ligatures, better friction, torque expression, patient friendly and comfort, better maintaince of oral hygiene, faster alignment and space closure. This invention has bought about drastic change in the orthodontic mechanics.Therefore, the purpose of this literature review was to seek the latest studiesabout self-ligating brackets currently used in orthodontic treatments, confirming or correctingcurrent speculations.