Self-ligating bracketstub

Quick facts

Field	Value
ID	OA-0359
Type	fixed_appliance
Category	fixed_appliance
Fixed/removable	fixed
Primary function	archwire engagement without elastic ligatures
Malocclusion target	all malocclusions
Inventor	various
First year	1935
Period	modern
Status	current
Uses TADs	no

Overview

Bracket with a built-in clip or gate mechanism that holds the archwire without elastic or steel ligatures. Available in passive (low-friction slide) and active (spring clip presses on wire) designs, in metal and ceramic materials.

Clinical & technical

Mechanism of action

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Indications & case selection

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Contraindications & limitations

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Design & fabrication

Components & materials

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Lab fabrication notes

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Common variants & modifications

• Variant: Clarity SL
• Variant: Damon Clear
• Variant: Damon Q
• Variant: Damon SL
• Variant: In-Ovation R
• Variant: Speed bracket
• Variant: Empower bracket

Also known as

• SL bracket (shortform)_
• self-ligating braces (descriptor)
• ligature-free bracket (descriptor)

Sources

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Research log

• 2026-06-16 — page scaffolded from Master Appliance Database.