Article: Volume 14 Number 1 Page 44 - January 2021

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  Orth Update 2021; 14: 44-47

Orthodontics:  Stainless steel ligatures in orthodontic treatment

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Abstract: Using stainless steel auxiliary ligatures in conjunction with fixed orthodontic appliances is of paramount importance in many stages of orthodontic treatment. There is a lack of articles in the literature that provides a comprehensive review of the uses of different methods of ligation in orthodontic treatment. The aim of this article is to provide an illustrated review of their use with fixed appliances; moreover, it will provide practical tips for their appropriate use.

Clinical relevance: This article aims to provide a review, with detailed illustration, of the use of stainless steel ligatures in orthodontic treatment.

Author notes: Mustafa Elhussein, BDS, D.ClinDent(Ortho), MFDRCSI, MFDSRCPS, MOrthRCS, IMOrth RCPS, Orthodontic Registrar, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Jonathan Sandler, BDS(Hons), MSc, PhD, FDSRCPS, MOrthRCS, Consultant Orthodontist, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK email: mustafa_elhussein@hotmail.com

Objective: to provide a review, with detailed illustration, of the use of stainless steel ligatures in orthodontic treatment