**8. Conclusion**

In an increasingly demanding and litigious society, it is mandatory for the orthodontist to use carefully designed ceramic brackets. As a simple risk management strategy, ceramic brackets that are not accompanied by detailed instructions for bonding and bracket removal should definitely not be used. These products might not have been exposed to appropriate, detailed testing procedures prior to their sale. Thus, be alert and keep updated!

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