The Effect of Using Self-ligating Brackets on Maxillary Canine Retraction: A Split-mouth Design Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Self-ligating brackets gave better results compared to the CLBs in terms of rate of movement, amount of canine rotation following extraction, and anchorage loss.

Methods of measuring distal canine movement and rotation- A review

“…Using either photographed or scanned dental models, Aboul-Elaet al,[ 26 ] Kalra et al .,[ 27 ] Hassan et al .,[ 28 ] and Alfawal et al . [ 29 ] calculated the distance between the median point of the third palatal rugae and the perpendicular line from the canine's cusp tip to the mid-palatal raphe [ Figure 3e ].…”

Clinical Evaluation of Single Versus Repeated Micro-Osteoperforations During Orthodontic Canine Retraction: A Randomized Clinical Trial

“…Leveling and alignment were carried out in both arches using a sequence of round NiTi archwires (Super Elastic Nitanitum Archwires, Ortho Organizer, USA), 0.014, 0.016, and 0.018-inch wires. This was followed by the insertion of rectangular wires (0.016×0.022-inch) untill reaching a final working rectangular 0.016×0.022-inch straight archwire (Ortho Organizer, Carlsbad, CA, USA) for three weeks before retraction of maxillary canine to ensure passive sliding of the archwire through the bracket slots [21,22,24,25].…”

Assessment of Dentoalveolar Changes Following Leveling and Alignment of Severely Crowded Upper Anterior Teeth Using Self-Ligating Brackets Alone or With Flapless Piezocision Compared to Traditional Brackets: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

“…It has been believed that using self-ligating as a mechanical acceleration method reduces friction forces [13]. The orthodontic movements are affected by friction forces between the orthodontic wire and the bracket slot [1,14,15]. The friction force values differ according to the physical characteristics and dimensions of the brackets and wires used and the binding type [13,14,16,17].…”

“…The orthodontic movements are affected by friction forces between the orthodontic wire and the bracket slot [1,14,15]. The friction force values differ according to the physical characteristics and dimensions of the brackets and wires used and the binding type [13,14,16,17]. Concerning the surgical methods, the orthodontic movement acceleration results mainly from the induction of the regional acceleratory phenomenon (RAP) [18][19][20][21].…”