Traditional Braces v/s Self Ligating Braces

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Traditional Braces	Self Ligating Braces
Design
Traditional braces require an elastomeric module or a ligature tie to secure the archwire in the bracket.	Self-igating braces have an in-built clip mechanism which acts as a fourth wall to hold the archwire in place without the need for elastomeric modules or ligature ties.
Oral hygiene maintenance
Traditional braces can have plaque accumulation around the elastomeric modules used to secure the wires. This increases the chance of tooth decay if the patient does not brush well and maintain good oral hygiene.	Self-ligating braces are easier to keep clean, because they do not require the elastomeric modules, reducing the risk of plaque build-up and tooth decay.
Versatility
Traditional braces are designed to be highly versatile for working with various auxiliaries and accessories needed in complex cases.	Self-ligating braces design do not allow the use of multiple auxiliaries and accessories
Affordability
Traditional braces are more affordable than self-ligating braces.	Self-ligating braces are more expensive compared to traditional braces because of the advanced design features.
Archwire friction
The deisgn of the traditional braces requires an elastomeric module to hold the archwire in the bracket. This causes friction between the wire and bracket and reduces the efficiency of tooth movement in the initial stages of treatment.	The innovative design of the self-ligating braces reduces the friction between the archwire and the bracket since there are no elastomeric modules that bind the wire to the bracket, enabling more efficient tooth movement in the initial stages of treatment.

Traditional Braces

Self Ligating Braces

Design

Traditional braces require an elastomeric module or a ligature tie to secure the archwire in the bracket.

Self-igating braces have an in-built clip mechanism which acts as a fourth wall to hold the archwire in place without the need for elastomeric modules or ligature ties.

Oral hygiene maintenance

Traditional braces can have plaque accumulation around the elastomeric modules used to secure the wires. This increases the chance of tooth decay if the patient does not brush well and maintain good oral hygiene.

Self-ligating braces are easier to keep clean, because they do not require the elastomeric modules, reducing the risk of plaque build-up and tooth decay.

Versatility

Traditional braces are designed to be highly versatile for working with various auxiliaries and accessories needed in complex cases.

Self-ligating braces design do not allow the use of multiple auxiliaries and accessories

Affordability

Traditional braces are more affordable than self-ligating braces.

Self-ligating braces are more expensive compared to traditional braces because of the advanced design features.

Archwire friction

The deisgn of the traditional braces requires an elastomeric module to hold the archwire in the bracket. This causes friction between the wire and bracket and reduces the efficiency of tooth movement in the initial stages of treatment.

The innovative design of the self-ligating braces reduces the friction between the archwire and the bracket since there are no elastomeric modules that bind the wire to the bracket, enabling more efficient tooth movement in the initial stages of treatment.