Self-ligating braces – speed and comfort

Beautiful, aligned teeth with faster, more comfortable orthodontic treatment

What are self-ligating braces?

Self-ligating braces are advanced orthodontic appliances that use gentler forces to move teeth and achieve results in a simple way. This model of orthodontic appliance does not require the use of elastics to hold the wire to the brackets, as is the case with conventional orthodontic appliances.

The wire passes through the channels and is held in place by small caps on each bracket. The absence of rubber bands reduces friction during tooth movement, as the wire runs smoothly in the channels, providing faster and more comfortable treatment, as well as reducing the number of appointments (conventional braces require the patient to return to the office several times to change the elastics).

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Other features of self-ligating orthodontic appliances:

Tomographic studies show that the use of light, constant forces in the self-ligating system stimulates a natural adaptive process that widens the arches, creating space and a full, beautiful smile.
This is why the self-ligating system allows various types of treatment to be carried out without the need for extractions to open up spaces.
Studies show that the treatment time using self-ligating braces is up to 7 months faster than other orthodontic appliances. This is due to the 99.5% reduction in friction.
Patients report 60% less discomfort than those treated with conventional braces, as well as great satisfaction with the results at the end of treatment.
Less force required on the device and therefore greater comfort
The absence of rubber bands makes oral hygiene easier, as they facilitate the accumulation of plaque