Harradine N W T
Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, UK.
J Orthod. 2003 Sep;30(3):262-73. doi: 10.1093/ortho/30.3.262.
The current situation regarding self-ligating brackets is reviewed. Recent developments, clinical advantages, and remaining imperfections are described. The question of active versus passive ligation is scrutinized. The evidence regarding treatment efficiency is reviewed. Suggested clinical tips and changes of treatment mechanics are summarized and illustrated. Self-ligating brackets have reached a stage of design and production control, where the advantages are significantly greater than the remaining imperfections.
本文综述了自锁托槽的现状。描述了其近期进展、临床优势及尚存的不足。对主动结扎与被动结扎的问题进行了详细审查。回顾了关于治疗效率的证据。总结并举例说明了建议的临床技巧和治疗力学的变化。自锁托槽已达到设计和生产控制阶段，其优势明显大于尚存的不足。
