| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3117595 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2010 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Despite claims about the advantages of self-ligating brackets, evidence is generally lacking. Shortened chair time and slightly less incisor proclination appear to be the only significant advantages of self-ligating systems over conventional systems that are supported by the current evidence.
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Authors
Stephanie Shih-Hsuan Chen, Geoffrey Michael Greenlee, Jihyun-Elizabeth Kim, Craig L. Smith, Greg J. Huang,