Self-ligation braces have become very popular in orthodontics over the past few years due mainly to drastic improvements in design and functioning. Rather than having colored elastic bands hold the archwire onto the bracket, these self-ligation brackets are equipped with tiny doors that lock in the wire.
By eliminating the rubber elastics, the bracket is allowed to slide more freely along the archwire and thereby allowing the teeth to move more efficiently and effectively. This means less frequent appointments are required and total treatment time is significantly reduced.