A self-ligating orthodontic brace comprising a base, a body, a groove that is configured to receive an orthodontic archwire and has an opening emerging in the direction of the occlusion plane, and a movable element for closing the groove that is configured to move between a position of closing and a position of opening the groove. The brace comprises a single lock for the movable element in the position of closing and also comprising a holder to hold the movable element in the position of opening the groove.
