Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

A Comparison of Three Commonly used self Ligating Bracket Systems–A Prospective Clinical study

Manish Goyal, Naveen Bansal, Prateek Dabas, Nishtha Glodha

Abstract :

 Background & Objectives: Self–ligating ackets are becoming common in the marketplace with many 

manufacturers offering diffrent forms. Various studies have evaluated the frictional characteristics of self 
ligating ackets with only few studies actually evaluating their treatment quality. This study compares effectiveness and 
efficiency of three contemporary self ligating acket systems (Smart Clip, In–Ovation, Damon 2).
Methods: This was a prospective in–vivo study in which a total of 24 patients were randomly divided into 3 groups 
treated with Smart Clip, In–Ovation, and Damon 2 acket systems. The total treatment time and the number of appointments required to complete the treatment were recorded. As a measure of quality of treatment, the ABO scores 
were measured at the end of treatment.
Results: The average time for the completion of treatment in Smart Clip, In–Ovation, and Damon 2 group was 15.6 +
2.7, 16.2 + 3.5, and 17.0 + 3.5 months respectively. The total number of appointments required for the completion 
of treatment in Smart Clip, In–Ovation, and Damon 2 group were 16.7 + 2.5, 17.5 v 3.2, and 19.3 + 2.7 respectively. 
The mean ABO score in Smart Clip, In–Ovation, and Damon 2 group were 24.1 + 1.3, 26.5 + 2.6, and 25.6 + 1.9 
respectively. 
Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference in the treatment time, number of appointments and quality 
of treatment outcome between the three acket systems.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Manish Goyal, Naveen Bansal, Prateek Dabas, Nishtha Glodha A Comparison of Three Commonly used self Ligating Bracket Systems–A Prospective Clinical study Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015


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