This textbook on “Self-ligating appliance: How do they differ?” has been written to enhance the knowledge on this appliance. An attempt has been made to explain all the basic concepts of this appliance in simple language. The increasing demand of this appliance has urged me to write this book.

The extensive use of technology in recent years has revolutionised the field of Orthodontics. The face of Orthodontics has changed a lot from Angle’s period to the present nanorobotic era in its concept, biomaterials, and technology. In the past few years new devices, techniques have made the Orthodontic treatment more systematic and effective. The increasing demand for non-extraction treatment has popularised this appliance.

We have tried to explain all the phases involved in treatment of Orthodontics with the use of self-ligating appliance. The precision in bracket designing along with the customised wires used in this appliance has contributed to propagation of this appliance.

I hope this book helps to understand the basic concept of this appliance and be a reliable supplementary learning material. Any feedbacks and suggestions could be reached to me without any hesitation. Your valuable suggestion will help us for further improvement of this book.