INDIVIDUAL BRACKET SELECTION.

Single brackets with rotational wings exploit the advantages of the new technology in orthodontic wires.

Specific brackets designed for specific teeth according to size and location on the arch.

Maxillary centrals and laterals.

Brackets include ball hooks for easy elastic attachment.

Advantages of twin brackets on maxillary incisors:
They provide handles for:
· Tying rotation
· Placing power chains.
· Ligating anteriors
· Placing hooks.

Twin brackets on maxillary incisors:
Makes ligation simple because:
· easy access
· flat surface of teeth.
· Adequate interbracket space.

Advantages:
· increased interbracket space.
· Easy ligation.
· Better rotation control.
· Ability to activate wings


Mini wick single bracket.
Specific brackets are placed on small, flat surface teeth. - Mandibular incisors.

Specific brackets are placed on large, round surfaced teeth located at the corner of the arch. - Cuspids.

Activating rotational wings on cuspid brackets.

Specific brackets are placed on large, round surfaced teeth not located at the corner of the arch.
· Bicuspids.

Complete bracket engagement with single wing bracket.

Banded single brackets are more often used on 2nd bicusppids.

Advantages:
· They provide more accurate bracket placement.
· Less bracket failure.

ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING WINGS.(IMPORTANT).
Could be over come with accurate bracket placement.

Why place headgear tubes occlusally?
If placed gingivally they:
· Are less visible for patient to see and use.
· Becomes a food trap.
· Block headgear tube unless omega loop is reversed.


Second molar banding.
· In children band upper first molars and lower first and second molars.
· In adults band both upper and lower first and second molars.