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Invisible orthodontics part 3: aesthetic orthodontic brackets
David Waring1, Ailbhe McMullin, Ovais H Malik
1University of Manchester Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6FH, UK.
Unlabelled:
In this, the third part of the series, aesthetic orthodontic treatment will be considered. The previous two articles have looked at invisible orthodontics with Invisalign and lingual brackets. This article will discuss the properties and use of aesthetic brackets, along with examples of orthodontic treatment cases using the aesthetic brackets.
Clinical Relevance:
Increasing demand for aesthetics during orthodontic treatment has resulted in a significant increase in the use of aesthetic brackets. Clinicians need to be aware of the benefits and drawbacks of aesthetic brackets.

