[BRACES EXPLAINED] Color and Steel Ligature Ties 

Braces Explained: Color and Steel Ligature Ties
In this video I will be answering the question of “what are the color things on my teeth?” and “what are steel ties?” Also I will be touching on what self ligating braces are, such as Damon and Speed brackets
As I reviewed in previous videos, orthodontic wires want to return to their original shape. The goal is to have the teeth move with the wire, so to do that, we tie the teeth into the main wire. We can do this in three main ways:
1] Elastomeric color o-rings. These are placed around each bracket and tie each tooth to the main wire. They come in many different colors and if they need to be tied in a bit more tightly, they may be tied in a figure-8, which is shown in the video
2] Steel ligatures. These are used if a tooth needs to be tightened a bit more snugly into the arch wire.
3] Self-ligating braces. These braces actually have little doors on them which can be opened prior to putting in the wire and then shut, to ensure that the main wire stays tied into that tooth.
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Greg Asatrian, D.D.S., M.S.
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This video may contain orthodontic appliances, devices and/or procedural content. The content seen in this video is provided only for education purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized advice, please be sure to visit a professional orthodontist near you!