What item is used to place and hold brackets during placement?

• A. Bracket holders
• B. Alastik holders
• C. Brackets
• D. Z spring

Answer: (A)

The key idea is using a dedicated tool to grip and position the bracket exactly where it needs to be on the tooth during bonding. A bracket holder is designed to hold the bracket steady so you can place it in the correct orientation and deliver the adhesive without the bracket shifting. This stability is essential for the bracket to sit flush against the enamel and to align properly with the other teeth when the archwire is inserted. Other items don’t serve this placement-and-hold role: brackets themselves are what you’re placing, elastics or their holders are for ligating elastics, and a Z spring is a component used to apply specific forces, not to hold a bracket during bonding.