Braces are a solution that uses orthodontic appliances to straighten teeth into the correct position on the jaw. The result after braces is that the teeth are arranged evenly, closely, and have a physiological bite. Along with the development of technology, traditional braces have been improved to overcome previous shortcomings. Accordingly, self-ligating braces are an upgraded “version” of traditional braces. So self-ligating braces is different from traditional braces. Let’s learn about this orthodontic device through the following article.
What are self-ligating braces?
Self-ligating braces are made from metal or ceramic, but the design is improved with automatic opening and closing latches. These pins allow the wire to slide freely in the bracket groove without needing to be secured with elastic bands. At that time, the tooth pulling force is even and stable, bringing high efficiency and especially reducing friction and pain during braces.
Before creating braces, customers will carefully measure and calculate the size of each tooth to create suitable, accurate braces. The edge of self-ligating braces is designed to be smooth, thus reducing pain and making it easier to eat, drink, and clean than traditional braces.
Traditional braces is a method of using braces made of metal/ceramic fixed on the surface of the teeth. Then, the wire is threaded into the bracket groove and secured with an elastic band. Although it has high elasticity, after a period of use, the elastic band will stretch, affecting the pulling force on the teeth. At the same time, broken or untied elastic bands also cause the brackets to slip out and cause pain to soft tissue. Therefore, to overcome these shortcomings, self-ligating braces were born.
Self-ligating braces are effective no?
Self-ligating braces are considered effective and safe for cases of severe and complex misalignment. With tooth traction force distributed evenly and stably, this technique helps shorten orthodontic time and brings good results after treatment. In addition, self-ligating braces also bring many aesthetic benefits, including higher aesthetics than traditional braces, shortening treatment time, easier to clean and reducing pain for the patient. This helps create a comfortable and effective experience during orthodontic treatment.
In addition,self-ligating braces also bring many benefits such as:
- Higher aesthetics than traditional braces: Although the metal braces are still clearly visible on the jaw, there are no colored elastic bands. Therefore, ensuring higher aesthetics, especially for adults. At the same time, the braces are meticulously designed according to tooth size, so the braces are less rough. Furthermore, for customers who choose ceramic self-ligating braces, the aesthetics will be enhanced.
- Shorten braces time: The wire slides freely in the bracket groove, there is no elastic band, so it limits the possibility of the bracket slipping off. From there, the impact force is even and stable, bringing high efficiency and shortening orthodontic time.
- Easier to clean: The braces are designed with rounded corners and a smooth surface to limit soft tissue damage. In addition, it is easier to eat and drink, easier to clean without causing problems.
- Reduces the friction force of the wire in the bracket slot as well as the pulling force on the teeth, thereby helping people with braces reduce pain.
- No need for multiple follow-up visits: Because the condition of braces falling off is limited, people with braces do not need to go to the clinic many times.
Braces How is self-tying different from traditional installation?
Both braces are made from metal/ceramic but there are differences in technique, so many customers wonder which type to choose. In fact, any braces will be effective after orthodontics. Depending on each person’s needs, preferences, and economic conditions, choose the appropriate type.
Here are some detailed comparison points about traditional and self-ligating braces to help customers have a more objective view:
| Comparison criteria | Traditional braces | Self-ligating braces fastening |
| Features | Metal/ceramic bracket set, arch wire in the bracket groove and fixed with colorful elastic bands. | The metal/ceramic braces set has an automatic opening and closing lid that helps the wire slide freely and apply force without the need for elastic bands. |
| Aesthetics | Poor aesthetics because the braces are large and the multi-colored elastic bands are easily visible when eating, communicating, and laughing. | Higher aesthetics because the braces are more compactly designed, without fixed elastic bands. |
| Time | Elastic bands are easy to break and come off, so the braces come loose and often require regular visits to the dentist to have the elastic bands and brackets installed. This affects the pulling force on the teeth, so the orthodontic time is longer. The braces time ranges from 2-3 years. science. | |
| Effectiveness | Ensures results after orthodontics but eating, cleaning is complicated and causes a lot of pain. Determined. | |
| Cleaning | Cleaning is complicated because food and plaque easily stick to the elastic band. Condensation. | |
| Pain level | Easy to damage gums and soft tissue, causing a lot of pain. | Less painful because the arch wire slides freely, reducing friction. gums. |
| Cost | Cost ranges from 25-35 million VND for metal braces, cost ranges from 30-40 million VND for ceramic braces depending on the level of misalignment. | Cost ranges from 35-45 million VND with metal braces and ranges from 50-60 million VND with ceramic braces, depending on the level of misalignment. |
| Effectiveness | Equally effective, ensuring even and tight teeth after braces, but self-ligating braces shorten orthodontic time more. | |
