 Self-ligating brackets do not require an elastic or wire ligature, but have an inbuilt mechanism that can be opened and closed to secure the orthodontic archwire. In the majority of designs, this mechanism is a metal face to the bracket slot that is opened and closed with an instrument Wenger, Deacon et al. 2008. Conventional brackets typically have multiple wings and the wire is ligated to the bracket using an elastomeric ring or stainless steel ties. The effect of self-ligating brackets on oral hygiene has yet to be fully elucidated. Self-ligating brackets have been reported to accumulate less plaque during orthodontic treatment when compared to traditional, twin brackets Pellegrini, Sauerwein et al. 2009. This may be attributed to retentive area created by the elastomeric rings that favor the accumulation of microorganisms and food debris. However, other studies have shown that there is no difference in plaque accumulation between the two bracket types Pandis, Vlachopoulos et al. 2008; Garcez, Suzuki et al. 2011. 