Are self-locking braces the same as traditional braces?

Self-locking braces are different from traditional braces.

First of all, the equipment is different

1. Self-locking bracket: Self-locking bracket has one more locking device than traditional bracket. Generally speaking, it is like adding a door to the bracket, which can directly lock the orthodontic wire in the groove of the bracket, avoiding the bondage of ligating wire or rubber band to the orthodontic wire.

2, traditional braces: commonly used MBT straight wire arch correction technology. Its principle is to stick the bracket to the teeth, apply a little force to the teeth, and then align the teeth.

Second, the advantages are different.

1, self-locking bracket: reduce the number of follow-up visits, generally 1~2 months; It is more comfortable to wear, that patient is not easy to feel pain, and the injury of the end of the ligature wire to the soft tissue is avoid; Cleaning is more convenient, without ligation and attachment, which is beneficial to oral cleaning and periodontal tissue health protection.

2, traditional braces: easy to control the strength, can correct most malocclusion.

Third, the disadvantages are different.

1, Self-locking bracket: Self-locking bracket is difficult to locate, so it has high technical requirements for doctors.

2, traditional braces: bracket archwires are easy to scrape; It is inconvenient to clean and easy to affect oral health; The root of the tooth will absorb more or less.

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