Self ligating brackets allow clinicians to provide patients with braces that do not require ligating rubber bands or elastics. These brackets can be stainless steel or ceramic, and they feature special designs to allow the braces to move the patient's teeth with a less complicated and more esthetic appliance. If your practice provides braces it's a good idea to be trained and prepared to provide a self ligating options for patients who can benefit from them.
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| Company | 3M | 3M |
| Item | Clarity SL Self-Ligating Appliance System | SmartClip Self-Ligating Appliance System |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | Clarity SL Self-Ligating Brackets incorporating SmartClip Self-Ligating System technology, are the only ceramic brackets that are passive self- | The SmartClip Appliance system from 3M Unitek dramatically advances bracket design and revolutionizes self-ligation. With sophisticated engineering |
| Bracket Composition | Ceramic | Nickel Titanium |
| Pre Coated Adhesive | Yes | Yes |
| Types of Auxilaries | Hooks
Cuspids
Archwire | Hooks |
| Other Accessories | Tie-wing | APC Plus Adhesive Coating and the Renowned MBT System Prescription
Familiar Twin Bracket Design |
| Available Prescriptions | Twin Edgewise | MBT |
| Active / Passive Wire Retention | Active | Active
Passive |
| Get Info | Inquire | Inquire |