What are the advantages of the Begg bracket for limited orthodontic movement for the General Dentist?

The biggest advantage is you only need one bracket! Yes, you can use the same bonded bracket on any tooth upper and lower from bicuspid to bicuspid. Actually, I would prefer two bases, one is curved slightly with mesh for bonding bi's and canines, the other is flat based for the incisors. Other techniques require a different bracket for each tooth. That means a possible inventory of 20 different brackets plus backups in case some brackets are lost or broken. Other types of brackets are also greater in cost than the typical Begg bracket. The third big advantage lies in anchorage control. Other brackets and techniques build torque into the bracket and don't allow free tipping. This means that teeth must move bodily. Bodily movements of teeth require greater anchorage to gain movement in the correct directions. Begg brackets allow free tipping and are ideal for segmental archwires.

• ✓Giomer-based bulk-fill — no separate base layer needed
• ✓Fluoride-releasing and recharging for caries protection
• ✓Radiopaque — easily detectable on X-rays
• ✓Ideal for Class I and II cavities
• ✓4mm cure depth — saves chair time significantly
• ✓Low polymerization shrinkage — reduces sensitivity