Wired for Extraordinary Results

Ormco’s revolutionary Damon archwire collection and proprietary four-phase sequencing are a key component of the Damon System and ensure high-quality clinical results and greater efficiency during treatment.

From initial light round and high-technology edgewise wires to major mechanics and finishing, Damon archwires facilitate fast, efficient tooth movement and are available in a variety of arch forms.

Damon Copper Ni-Ti

Designed for initial phases of treatment, Damon Copper Ni-Ti® archwires are calibrated specifically for the Damon System to deliver superb clinical performance. The addition of copper in Ormco’s patented Copper Ni-Ti wires enhances the thermal-reactive properties of nickel-titanium to deliver optimal forces and unmatched tooth movement efficiency. Meanwhile, Ormco’s state-of-the-art manufacturing and quality control processes ensure the finest quality high-tech archwires available.

Damon Copper Ni-Ti archwires:
  • Provide the optimal force required to begin unraveling severe malocclusions
  • Exhibit a more constant force/deformation relationship, providing superior consistency from archwire to archwire
  • Demonstrate consistent transformation temperatures that ensure consistency of force from batch to batch
  • Feature preloaded stops to maintain archwire position and prevent unnecessary emergency appointments

Damon Archwire Sequence


PHASE I - Initial Light Round Wires
Archwire
 Duration
 Objective
.014 Damon Copper Ni-Ti* (U/L)
 10-20 Weeks
  • Level and align
  • Initiate arch development.
  • Resolve 90% of rotations.
PHASE II - High-Technology Edgewise Wires
Archwire
 Duration
 Objective
.014 x .025 Damon Copper Ni-Ti (U/L)
 10-20 Weeks
  • Complete leveling and aligning.
  • Resolve remaining rotations.
  • Begin torque control and anterior space consolidation.
  • Continue arch development (without the assistance of RPEs or W-arches).

.018 x .025 Damon Copper Ni-Ti (U)

(.017 x .025 or .019 x .025 Damon Reverse Curve Ni-Ti is often used in deep-bite, div. 2 cases)

 4-6 Weeks
  • Express additional torque control as needed.
  • Continue anterior space consolidation and arch development.
PHASE III - Major Mechanics
Archwire Duration Objective
Posted stainless steel
.019 x .025 (U/L)
 20-30 Weeks
  • Finish torque control.
  • Consolidate posterior space.
  • Adjust buccal/lingual and A/P.
  • Coordinate patient-specific arch form.
PHASE IV Finishing
Archwire
 Duration
 Objective
Posted stainless steel .019 x .025 (U/L)
 10 Weeks
  • Final detailing as necessary.
* As suggested by Dr. Damon when using Damon System braces and treatment protocols to treat nonextraction cases with mild to moderate crowding. Individual patient responses may vary and be influenced by age, gender, patient compliance, etc.