Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics

An extensive overview of self-ligating brackets in orthodontics, beginning with their history and development from early fixed appliances to modern active and passive designs. It details the materials and mechanics of these systems, including discussions on archwires, friction, and the challenges of rotational and torque control. A significant portion of the text is dedicated to clinical applications, covering topics such as diagnosis, treatment planning, oral hygiene, bonding techniques, and managing various malocclusions, with numerous case studies illustrating space creation, skeletal correction, and esthetic treatments. Furthermore, the text addresses auxiliary equipment and techniques, such as mini-implants and interproximal enamel reduction...