Northcroft Memorial Lecture Self-ligation: Past,Present and Future

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Birnie D , Harradine N Excellence in Orthodontics Lecture Course Manual 2009.

Eliades T , Pandis N Self-ligation in Orthodontics. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

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Matasa CG Brackets’ shape influences friction. The Orthodontic Materials Insider 2001; 13: 2–5.

Pandis N , Bourauel C , Eliades T. Changes in the stiffness of the ligating mechanism in retrieved active self-ligating brackets. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2007; 132: 834–37.

Thorstenson BS , Kusy RP Resistance to sliding of self-ligating brackets versus conventional stainless steel twin brackets with second-order angulation in the dry and wet (saliva) states. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2001; 120: 361–70.

Thorstenson BS , Kusy RP Comparison of resistance to sliding between different self-ligating brackets with second-order angulation in the dry and saliva states. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2002; 121: 472–82.

Thorstenson BS , Kusy RP Effect of archwire size and material on the resistance to sliding of self-ligating brackets with second-order angulation in the dry state. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2002; 122: 295–305.

Thorstenson BS , Kusy RP Effects of ligation type and method on the resistance to sliding of novel orthodontic brackets with second-order angulation in the wet and dry state. Angle Orthod 2003; 73: 418–30.

Turnbull NR , Birnie DJ Treatment efficiency of conventional versus self-ligating brackets: the effects of archwire size & material. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2007; 131: 395–99.

Harradine N Self-ligating brackets and treatment efficiency. Clin Orthod Resh 2001; 4: 220–27.

Eberting J , Straja S , Tuncay OC Treatment time, outcome and patient satisfaction comparisons of Damon and conventional brackets. Clin Orthod and Res 2001; 4: 228–34.

Tagawa D The Damon system vs. conventional appliances: a comparative study. Clin Impressions 2006; 15: 4–9.

Miles PG , Weyant RJ , Rustveld L A clinical trial of Damon 2 vs conventional twin brackets during initial alignment. Angle Orthod 2006; 76: 480–85.

Miles PG SmartClip versus conventional twin brackets for initial alignment: is there a difference? Australian Orthod J 2005; 21: 123–27.

Miles PG Self-ligating versus conventional twin brackets during en-masse space closure with sliding mechanics. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2007; 132: 223–25.

Pandis N , Polychronopoulou A , Eliades T Self-ligation vs. conventional brackets in the treatment of mandibular crowding: a prospective clinical trial of treatment duration and dental effects. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2007; 132: 208–15.

Scott P , DiBiase AT , Sherriff M , Cobourne MT Alignment efficiency of Damon 3 self-ligating and conventional orthodontic bracket systems: a randomized clinical trial. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2008; 134: 470e1–470.e8.

Fleming PS , DiBiase AT , Sarri G , Lee RT Efficiency of mandibular arch alignment with 2 preadjusted edgewise appliances. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2009; 135: 597–602.

Fleming PS , Di Biase AT , Sarri G , Lee RT . Pain experience during initial alignment with a self-ligating and a conventional fixed orthodontic appliance system. Angle Orthod 2009; 79: 46–50.

Scott P , Sherriff M , DiBiase AT , Cobourne MT Perception of discomfort during initial orthodontic tooth alignment using a self-ligating or conventional bracket system: a randomized clinical trial. Eur J Orthod 2009; 30: 227–32.

Pringle AM , McKnight MM , Petrie A , Cunningam SJ An RCT comparing pain associated with two fixed appliance systems. J Orthod 2008; abstract 54.

Badawi H , Toogood RW , Carey JPR , Heo G. , Major PW ., Torque expression of self-ligating brackets Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2008; 133: 721–28.

Pandis Strigou S. , Eliades T. Maxillary incisor torque with conventional and self-ligating brackets: a prospective clinical trial. Orthod Craniofac Res 2006; 9: 193–98.

Badawi H Three-dimensional orthodontic force measurements: high upper cuspid. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop, in press.

Baccetti T , Franchi L , Camporesi M , Defraia E , Barabato E Forces produced by different nonconventional bracket or ligature systems during alignment of apically displaced teeth. Angle Orthod 2009; 79: 533–39.