Description
Self-Ligating Brackets: From Concept to Clinic provides a comprehensive overview of self-ligating bracket (SLB) systems and their evolving role in modern orthodontic practice. The book begins with the history and development of self-ligating brackets and explains their fundamental principles, design, materials, and classification. It explores bracket components, archwires, auxiliary appliances, friction, torque expression, and the biomechanical factors influencing tooth movement. Detailed attention is given to diagnosis, bracket positioning, bonding techniques, and clinical treatment protocols, including space creation, arch development, distalization, extraction, and interproximal reduction. The book also discusses auxiliary equipment and techniques, along with retention and long-term stability following orthodontic treatment. A dedicated section on recent advances highlights innovations in bracket design and materials, aesthetic and lingual systems, digital orthodontics, CAD/CAM, artificial intelligence, and adjunctive approaches for accelerating tooth movement. Importantly, the book also considers the limitations and current evidence surrounding SLBs, emphasizing appropriate case selection and evidence-based clinical decision-making. It serves as a useful reference for orthodontic students, dental practitioners, and clinicians seeking to understand and apply self-ligating bracket systems.
