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What is braces system or braces?

Bracket System Selection

Bracket system is a dental device used by dentists orthodontists to correct the bite and straighten teeth. Now, this is a very popular treatment method, since its effectiveness is very high and, in fact, it is almost the only method of aligning teeth.

What does a braces system or braces consist of?

Braces consist of square overlays on teeth which can be made of variable materials. These pads are glued to the teeth on the front side and then connected by an arc, which gives strength to align the teeth. To connect the bracket and the arc, different types of fasteners are used: locks (in self-ligating braces) or ligature (multi-colored elastic bands).

What are the braces system or braces?

Braces are divided by type of action into two types:

  • Ligature
  • Self ligating


Ligature Braces

New Bracket Systems

This is a simpler form of braces, where the pressure from the arc to the bracket is transmitted using rubber bands. If the treatment is baby, then he can choose the color of these elastic bands to his taste.

This type of braces still works great and can achieve excellent results on leveling the bite. With the ligature system, a mandatory visit to the dentist every month, to replace the ligatures, as they lose their pressing force, every 3 months, the arc is also replaced.

Self Ligating Bracket Systems

Installation of braces on Obolon

This is a newer type of bracket and is considered by all doctors as the best choice. Such a system is more expensive but it has undeniable advantages:

The advantages of self-ligating braces, the better?

  • A visit to the dentist only every 3 months to replace the arc, gum is missing in this bracket system
  • Due to the fact that there are no elastic bands, these braces look much better aesthetically, and are also less clogged during meals.
  • These braces work 20% faster than ligature braces and can also fix more difficult pathologies.
  • The patient experiences less discomfort during treatment, as the pressure on the teeth is transmitted more evenly.


According to the material from which they are made braces are divided into:

  • Metal
  • Ceramic
  • Sapphire

Metal Bracket System

This is a standard bracket system that works great and shows excellent results, while it is not very aesthetic when smiling, it is immediately noticeable.

Ceramic Bracket System

Braces for a Hollywood smile

The shape and design is exactly the same as the metal one, but the material here is ceramic. It is made in the color of the teeth, the arc here is also white. It is much more difficult to notice such a bracket system with a smile; therefore, the female gender often chooses this particular bracket system.

Sapphire Braces System

These designs are absolutely transparent and also almost invisible when talking and smiling. The design and action are no different from other braces.

How long do you need to wear braces?

This question is often asked and there is no definite answer to it. It all depends on the initial situation in the mouth, the type of system chosen, the age of the patient, bone density and much more.

Usually treatment with braces takes 1-1.5 years, more often more than less.

Lingual braces, braces that are placed on the inside of the teeth

Braces from modern materials

This type of braces is the most aesthetic, as if you put the braces inside, then they will definitely not be visible. But there are also disadvantages to this method:

  • Fairly high leveling cost
  • Inability to correct all bite pathologies using this system
  • Very severe discomfort for the patient while eating
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