Self Ligating Braces
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Overview of Self Ligating Braces
Anesthesia
Local
Duration
1-2 Weeks
Work Leave
1-2 Weeks
Complete Recovery
Multiple Days
Success Rate
99%
Number of Stages
3 Stages
Materials Used
Teeth Shells
What Are Self Ligating Braces?
In orthodontics, a modern marvel known as self-ligating braces has entirely reshaped the landscape of braces usage in recent times. Despite their relatively low profile in public consciousness, their significance cannot be overstated.
At their core, self-ligating braces employ an ingenious built-in mechanism to securely fasten the archwire to the brackets. This system, alternatively known as self-ligating brackets, offers a distinctive approach compared to traditional braces.
As commonly known, conventional braces rely heavily on tiny elastic bands or metal ties, known as ligatures, to anchor the archwire in place. In contrast, self-ligating braces have successfully excluded these elastic ligatures.
Contrary to what one might assume, self-ligating brackets aren't a new phenomenon. They've been part of the orthodontic scene for quite some time, making their debut back in the 1930s.
Their popularity skyrocketed during the 80s. However, as the dust from the 80s fervor settled, other orthodontic treatments took center stage, and self-ligating braces were somewhat relegated to the background.
Why Choose Self Ligating Braces in Turkey?
Self-ligating braces showcase a cleverly designed door mechanism that can be opened and closed to secure the tooth-aligning wires. This innovative feature significantly reduces friction between the wire and the braces.
Nonetheless, this option isn’t commonly available to people. In Turkey, however, there is various clinics and hospitals that offer such type of braces, such as International Clinics in Istanbul.
Furthermore, choosing self-ligating braces in Turkey can be a highly advantageous decision, given the country's reputation for superior dental care, advanced technology, and cost-effective treatment plans. Below are the main reasons to choose this country:
Affordable Self Ligating Braces
In Turkey, the cost of orthodontic treatment is typically lower than in other parts of the world, such as the US or the UK. However, lower prices don’t equate to a compromise in quality. Turkish dental clinics are in a race to deliver top-notch dental services at a fraction of the cost.
Advanced Equipment
Turkish dental clinics are known to be equipped with safe and updated equipment, including braces of all kinds and shapes. Besides, most dental clinics are associated with laboratories that can create braces on demand to satisfy the needs or requirements of all patients.
Experienced Orthodontists
Turkey boasts a pool of highly skilled and experienced orthodontists who have practiced the application and management of self-ligating braces for hundreds if not thousands of international patients.
Holistic Dental Tourism
Choosing to have your dental brace in Turkey allows you to combine your treatment with a unique travel experience. The results would be an amazing, joyful experience. After all, you will experience the country's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Convenient Treatment Plans
Turkish clinics are flexible enough to offer patient-friendly treatment plans, especially for international patients. They often offer services like online consultations and planning, which can be particularly helpful for international patients.
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Benefits of Self Ligating Braces
The debate of self-ligating versus traditional braces is commonplace. However, there are various benefits that self-ligating brackets can bring to the table.
In fact, these braces boast a slew of advantages over their conventional counterparts. Here are the key benefits that truly set self-ligating braces apart:
- Friction Minimization: Self-ligating braces score high on reducing friction, which translates to less wear and tear on your enamel and teeth.
- No Need for Extras: No additional ligatures like color bands, elastics, or metal ties are required.
- Easier Cleaning: The streamlined design of these braces leaves little room for plaque accumulation, making them easier to clean than traditional braces.
- Even Pressure Distribution: The innovative self-ligating system ensures that pressure is spread uniformly across the teeth, leading to less intense and less painful orthodontic experiences.
- Enhanced Aesthetics: The clear brackets of these braces harmoniously blend with the natural color of your teeth.
- Faster Treatment: Self-ligating braces have the edge when it comes to treatment duration. In sum, the treatment duration is significantly shorter than that of traditional braces.
- Shorter Visits: The process of closing the door on the braces is typically quicker than applying elastics around each bracket to secure the archwires. This results in speedier office visits.
- Decreased Discomfort: Due to the lack of ligating elastic bands to attach the archwire to the bracket, the patient will feel less discomfort.
- Less Food Trap: Self-ligating braces do away with the need for elastics, leading to cleaner smiles throughout the treatment.
- Various Options: Self-ligating braces are available in both metal and clear brackets, offering aesthetic flexibility.
Types of Self Ligating Braces
Self-ligating brackets divide into two distinct types: active and passive. Each type employs a small door or gate-like mechanism to secure the bracket, yet they function in unique ways:
Active Brackets
These brackets employ a sliding spring clip mechanism, applying an active force against the archwire.
Active brackets typically utilize a thicker archwire, exerting greater pressure on the teeth and moving them more effectively toward their ideal positions.
Nonetheless, it could be argued that active self-ligating braces offer superior efficiency, but that eventually depends on individual cases. Your
Passive Brackets
Passive brackets operate via a simple sliding mechanism. In contrast to their active counterparts, these brackets don’t exert pressure on the archwire.
They steer clear of the clips used by active brackets, aiming for minimal intrusion and maximum reduction of friction.
The Procedure of Self Ligating Braces
The procedure to install self-ligating braces mirrors that of traditional metal braces, albeit with a few tweaks. Here are the key steps in the process:
1. Bracket Affixation
Just like traditional braces, your dentist will carefully affix the brackets directly onto your teeth.
2. Archwire Placement
Your dentist then molds the archwire across your teeth. This wire is secured at either end using specialized metal bands that encircle your back molars.
3. Wire Securing
Here's where self-ligating braces deviate from the conventional method. Rather than using colored rubber bands to attach the archwire to the brackets, self-ligating braces feature a unique design. They are equipped with a specialized slot into which the wire is smoothly slipped, effectively holding it in place.
Drawbacks of Self Ligating Braces
While self-ligating braces have numerous advantages, it's important to also be aware of the potential drawbacks that come with them. Here are the main challenges that you might encounter:
- Physical discomfort: Just like with traditional braces, self-ligating braces can cause soreness and irritation to your cheeks, gums, and lips.
- Pricey option: One of the primary downsides of self-ligating braces is their cost. They generally carry a heftier price tag compared to traditional metal braces, and they might not always be covered by insurance.
- Bracket hinge issues: Occasionally, the hinges on the brackets of self-ligating braces may malfunction, causing the doors to refuse to stay shut.
- Visibility: Despite the availability of clear or ceramic brackets, self-ligating braces are still quite noticeable. Even the clear versions are not entirely invisible.
- Cleaning efforts: While self-ligating braces are marginally easier to clean than traditional braces, they still demand dedicated attention and specialized tools as part of your daily oral hygiene routine.
- Inescapable metal presence: Despite the option to get clear brackets, the fact remains that the wires are metallic. The inescapable presence of metal can be bothersome for patients.
Cost of Self Ligating Braces
The cost of your self-ligating braces can fluctuate considerably depending on a range of factors. One of the most influential factors is the severity of your dental issue. That said, on average, you might find yourself shelling out anywhere from 2000 to 7000 US dollars if you're based in the United States.
In Turkey, the cost can range between 500-1500 US dollars. Meanwhile, the cost of self-ligating braces typically falls within a range of 2000 to 6000 US dollars in the United Kingdom.
How Can International Clinics Help You?
International Clinics helps international patients access affordable, high-quality medical and aesthetic procedures in Turkey. Our team of consultants is here to answer your questions and provide guidance throughout your treatment journey.
Our partner hospitals and clinics have successfully performed thousands of procedures for patients from Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.
Use the contact forms on our website to request a free consultation with our team. We’re ready to help you get the care you need.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The completion of a self-ligating brace procedure can take between 1-3 years.
Self-ligating braces don’t need rubber bands. Instead, they rely on spring-loaded clips to stabilize the archwire in place.
Self-ligating braces are certainly smaller than traditional braces because they don’t rely on rubber bands.
Removal of self ligating brackets is possible, but you shouldn’t try it yourself.
Self ligating braces are better than traditional braces in many aspects, but in terms of effectiveness, they are equally the same.
Self-ligating braces can quickly straighten the teeth and align the jaw. Indeed, they’re faster than traditional braces in this regard.
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