Effects of a ceramic active self ‑ligating bracket on retraction/tipping/ rotation of canine, premolar mesialization, and transverse arch dimensions: A preliminary single‑blind split‑mouth randomized clinical trial

Conclusion: Compared to conventional metal ‑lined ceramic brackets, active ceramic SLBcan increase the duration of canine distalization, while reducing canine rotation and tipping(inducing more bodily movements). The loss of anchorage with ceramic SLB was similar to thatof conventional ceramic bracket after 3 months of treatment (considering the lower rate of SLBcanine retraction during that time). Both brackets similarly constricted the arch at the premolarsite. In the canine area, they expanded the arch, with the SLB causing smaller extents of expansion.Key Words: Corrective orthodontics, bodily tooth movement, tooth rotation
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research