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Tying twin brackets.

J Faber1

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Brasília, Brazil. faber@tba.com.br

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|July 14, 2000
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Understanding how ligatures are tied to orthodontic brackets is key for effective tooth movement. Different tying methods with twin brackets can lead to faster and better treatment outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Orthodontic tooth movement relies on securing archwires to brackets.
  • Ligatures, either metal or elastic, are used for this fixation.
  • The method of ligature application influences the resulting tooth movement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact of different ligature tying techniques on orthodontic treatment.
  • To highlight the versatility of twin brackets in orthodontic therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ligature types (metal and elastic) and their application in orthodontics.
  • Analysis of twin bracket design and its potential for varied ligation methods.

Main Results:

  • The manner in which ligatures are tied significantly affects the efficiency and outcome of tooth movement.

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  • Twin brackets offer numerous ligation possibilities due to their design.

    • Conclusions:

    • Optimizing ligature tying techniques with twin brackets can enhance the speed and quality of orthodontic treatment.
    • Full utilization of bracket capabilities is essential for superior clinical results.