The difference between self-ligating and non-self-ligating orthodontics

The difference between self-ligating and non-self-ligating orthodontics.

Their differences are mainly in the following points:

The self-ligating bracket has its own lock, and the braces need an arch wire. We can use the lock on the self-ligating bracket to lock the arch wire, and the non-self-ligating bracket has no lock to hold the tiny arch wire. If it gets stuck, it must be ligated with a very small stainless steel ligature wire to tie the arch wire. Therefore, non-self-ligating brackets have the possibility of puncturing oral mucosa and gums with tiny ligation wires, but self-ligating brackets do not have this possibility, so self-ligating brackets are more comfortable than self-ligating brackets.

The second is that the correction force of the self-ligating bracket is relatively gentle, continuous, and the friction is relatively low. Therefore, when the self-ligating bracket is re-visited, the time interval is generally about one and a half months to two months, instead of the self-ligating bracket. The follow-up time is about one month. In terms of the function of correction, self-locking brackets have a certain effect of expanding the arch during the correction period; compared with non-self-locking brackets, the general doctor’s procedure changes faster, thus saving the doctor’s time in dealing with patients , The time of the patient's visit.