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Review
. 2023 Oct 7;15(10):e46615.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.46615. eCollection 2023 Oct.

A Review on Orthodontic Brackets and Their Application in Clinical Orthodontics

Vedanti V Mundhada  1 , Vikrant V Jadhav  2 , Amit Reche  3
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Review

A Review on Orthodontic Brackets and Their Application in Clinical Orthodontics

Vedanti V Mundhada et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Braces are undoubtedly a blessing for those whose teeth are misaligned in various ways, yet many people may not enjoy the traditional metal braces. However, some people are totally fine with having their teeth fused with the set of metal brackets and various metal components flowing through. A few people may simply not feel comfortable in that way. Orthodontists have developed a huge array of bracket styles by concentrating on the wide range of preferences and financial constraints that their patients present. These various dental bracket types are all advantageous from one point of view or another. Orthodontic supplies and materials are being produced using technology that is advancing exponentially. Every day, more technologies, processes, and designs emerge. These tools assist the orthodontist in providing patients with the best functional and cosmetic outcomes. Since Edward Hartley Angle's time through MBT brackets and then lingual brackets, orthodontic brackets have advanced significantly. Orthodontists' lives have been greatly facilitated by these brackets. Numerous new materials and designs will be developed as technology progresses. The purpose of this article was to give a general overview of the different orthodontic brackets and demonstrate how the logic underlying them helps orthodontists in their day-to-day jobs.

Keywords: dental bracket; dentists; mbt brackets; metal braces; orthodontists.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. The selection process of the articles used in this study
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Figure 2. Stainless steel brackets
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Figure 3. Ceramic brackets
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Figure 4. Self-ligating brackets
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Figure 5. Lingual brackets
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