This course will take you from zero to hero of the following orthodontic topic: Self-ligation in orthodontics

Here are the main headlines that this course covers:

Self-ligation in orthodontics

1. Evolution of Ligation and Appliances

1.1 Begg pins

1.2 Self ligation

• Edgelok brackets

• SPEED brackets

• Mobil-Lock brackets

• Activa brackets

• Time2 bracket

• Damon SL brackets

• Damon 2 brackets

• Damon 3 and Damon 3 MX brackets

• System R brackets

• Quick brackets

• SmartClip bracket

2. The self ligating bracket

2.1 Bracket body

2.2 Slot

2.3 Auxiliary Slots

3. Active and passive systems

4. Properties of an Ideal Ligation System

5. Friction and self ligation

6. Torque expression of self-ligating brackets

6.1 Torque expression

6.2 Torque loss

7. Treatment with self ligating brackets

7.1 Archwire Sequence

7.2 Auxiliaries

7.3 Ligation of Archwires

7.4 Reduction of Overall Treatment Time

7.5 Retention

7.6 Longer Intervals between Adjustments

8. Cost and Treatment Efficiency