Geometric morphometric evaluations of a randomized prospective split‐mouth study on modes of ligation and reverse‐curve mechanics

ConclusionMorphometric shape analyses corroborated current evidence that self‐ligating brackets were no more effective than conventional brackets with steel ligatures after 6‐month initial alignment. From months 6–9 treatment with ß‐titanium reverse‐curve wires on 0.022‐inch ligature‐less brackets resulted in similar tooth positions as accomplished by Elgiloy multiloop wires on 0.018‐inch steel‐ligature‐tied brackets.

Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - April 11, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: A. G. Čelar, K. Onodera, M. H. Bertl, E. Astl, H.‐P. Bantleon, S. Sato, P. Mitteroecker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research