The Forestadent 2-D lingual bracket system has now been extended to include MiniAnts with a reduced width. According to Forestadent, problems of space will soon be a thing of the past with the MiniAnts, a new bracket design incorporated in the Forestadent 2-D lingual bracket system.

Up until now, the company said, twin-wing brackets in the lower anterior region have had to be placed very close together due to their width, but now there is much more space available with the MiniAnts. This is because MiniAnts have a considerably reduced width while maintaining their twin-wing design. This type of design, which has been adapted to ensure an even better fit to the anatomy of the tooth, greatly facilitates the compensation bends that are mainly required during the finishing phase.

Use of the MiniAnts also significantly increases the intraoral comfort for the patient, as the patient experiences less pressure due to reduced application of force, according to Forestadent. Another advantage of the optimized design is the improved rotation control in the lower anterior region.

MiniAnts were first presented by their designer, Dr. Thomas Banach, at the inaugural Forestadent 2-D Lingual User Meeting in the Hessian city of Frankfurt. They are available in two versions — with gingival hook for torquing individual teeth and without a hook — and now extend the range of the Forestadent 2-D lingual bracket system. The uncomplicated technique of this self-ligating system makes it particularly suitable for new orthodontists as well as for treatment of simple cases.

2-D lingual brackets are extremely flat, comfortable and are a cost-effective addition to any orthodontic practice, as laboratory work is no longer required, according to the company.

More information on the new MiniAnts is available from Forestadent.