Comparison of canine retraction in maxillary arch using self-ligating brackets and conventional brackets: An in vivo study

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Author Details : Govina Bali, Parul Jain*, Suchinder Kumar Singla, Abhishek Sharma, Atul Jindal

Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 278-284

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2024.054

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Abstract

Background: In sliding mechanics, a considerable amount of applied force is lost to frictional resistance which places undue stress on the anchor unit. Therefore, for a clinical success with maximal efficiency for canine retraction with sliding mechanics, reduction of the resistance due to friction between brackets and arch wires is important. Self-ligating brackets are claimed to reduce the sliding resistance.
Aim & Objectives: Aim of the study was to compare the clinical outcome of canine retraction using Self ligating brackets and Conventional Brackets during canine retraction. Objectives of the study were to compare the amount of canine retraction using Self ligating brackets and Conventional Brackets and to compare the amount of anchorage loss during canine retraction (CR) using Self ligating brackets and Conventional Brackets.
Materials and Methods: The study comprised a total of 20 patients aged between 13 and 22 years. Bilateral extraction of the first premolars in maxilla and separate canine retraction was done. A split mouth study design was conducted in which maxillary canines randomly bonded with self-ligating and conventional brackets. Study models were used for the measurement of canine retraction, anchorage loss and canine rotation. Statistical analysis was done.
Results: Self-ligating and conventional brackets produced similar amount of canine retraction and anchorage loss of the maxillary molars. Self-ligating brackets gave better rotation control of maxillary canines than conventional brackets.
Conclusions: Self-ligating and conventional brackets gave similar results for the amount of canine retraction and anchorage loss. Self-ligating brackets give better rotational control.
 

Keywords: Self- ligating brackets, Conventional brackets, Canine retraction, Anchorage loss.

How to cite : Bali G, Jain P, Singla S K, Sharma A, Jindal A, Comparison of canine retraction in maxillary arch using self-ligating brackets and conventional brackets: An in vivo study. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024;10(4):278-284

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