InBrace SmartWires are described as what type of appliance?

• A. Removable aligners
• B. Self-ligated brackets (lingual appliance) digitally programmed and composed of alternating Locking Loops and Interproximal Loops
• C. Ceramic braces
• D. Traditional metal braces

Answer: (B)

Knowing how InBrace SmartWires function helps: they are a fixed lingual orthodontic system, meaning the brackets are bonded to the inner (tongue-side) surfaces of the teeth, not the front. They use a self-ligating mechanism to secure the wire without external elastic ties, which distinguishes them from traditional braces that rely on ligatures. The SmartWires are digitally programmed and designed with alternating Locking Loops and Interproximal Loops, a configuration that guides tooth movement with controlled forces. This combination—lingual placement, fixed self-ligation, and a digitally engineered looped wire—defines them as a self-ligated lingual appliance, rather than removable aligners, ceramic braces, or conventional metal braces.