Ceramic bracketstub

Quick facts

Field	Value
ID	OA-0360
Type	fixed_appliance
Category	fixed_appliance
Fixed/removable	fixed
Primary function	aesthetic tooth movement via archwire
Malocclusion target	all malocclusions
Inventor	various
First year	1986
Period	modern
Status	current
Uses TADs	no

Overview

Tooth-colored bracket made from polycrystalline or monocrystalline alumina (sapphire) for aesthetic fixed treatment. Available in conventional and self-ligating designs.

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: Pure Sapphire brackets
• Variant: Discovery Pearl brackets
• Variant: Radiance Plus brackets
• Variant: Norris 20/26 Clear Bracket System
• Variant: Inspire Ice bracket

Also known as

• clear bracket (descriptor)
• aesthetic bracket (descriptor)
• tooth-colored bracket (descriptor)

Sources

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Research log

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