Damon System

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It Begins with Low Force

Research indicates that optimum orthodontic forces should be just high enough to stimulate tooth movement without cutting off the vascular supply to the periodontal ligament.* Damon System brackets are designed to allow the clinician to use these optimum low forces throughout all phases of treatment. This is only possible with a completely passive system. The Damon System facilitates healthy tooth movement with complete control.

Less Friction Means Low Forces

Damon brackets produce significantly less friction than conventional or active self-ligating appliances. By greatly reducing the amount of friction in the Damon bracket system, low-force archwires can work to peak expression, thereby stimulating a more biologically compatible tooth movement. Low forces throughout treatment also mean greater patient comfort.

 

Friction-Free Relative to Conventional and Active Self-Ligating Appliances

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Friction resistance levels (g; 1N=102g) of passive and active self-ligating brackets and conventional twin brackets with .020 and .019 x .025 stainless steel archwires at 0˚ angulation (reprinted by permission).

*Profitt, W.R. and Field, H.W.: The Biological Basis of Orthodontic Therapy, Contemporary Orthodontics, pp. 266-288, 1993