Self ligating lingual appliance

Med J Armed Forces India. 2015 Dec;71(Suppl 2):S411-4. doi: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2012.07.012. Epub 2012 Oct 23.

Abstract

Adult demand for orthodontics has grown considerably over the past 10 years propelling increased demand for Esthetic Orthodontics. Lingual appliances are a viable option toward providing Esthetic Orthodontics. The lingual surface of the teeth has a unique morphology that makes it difficult to place brackets in ideal positions. Indirect bonding has become the established methods of overcoming these discrepancies, along with the latest designs of self ligating brackets which offer more efficient mechanics and shorter treatment time.

Keywords: Indirect bonding; Lingual orthodontics; Self ligating.