Damon™ System
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Damon Ultima™ SystemThe Damon Ultima System is the first true full expression orthodontic system designed for faster and more precise finishing. It is completely reengineered to virtually eliminate play for precise control of rotation, angulation and torque.
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Damon™ Q2Damon Q2 offers better rotation control than SLX™ 3D and SLX™, providing you with the performance and control needed to treat cases with outstanding results.
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Damon™ Clear 2Efficiently treat all your patients to a beautiful result with the improved Damon Clear2 bracket that provides the control needed for you to treat a wide variety of cases with outstanding results.
Case Studies
Face-Driven Orthodontics
The above cases have been selected to demonstrate new techniques in treating complex cases with the low-force, low-friction Damon System, while challenging traditional planning thought processes. Each case is intended to provide the clinician with an opportunity to view the impact of the Damon System on a patient's profile, face, bone, and tissue, as well as the entire oromuscular complex.
Treatment Of Class I Cases Using Physiologically Adaptive Mechanics
The following cases demonstrate how facial treatment planning should be the primary focus. These patients are obviously very crowded. Are the bones of the mid-face and body of the mandible smaller than normal or has there been an adaptation of the alveolar process to abnormal muscle forces impacting arch development?
Several years ago, extractions would have been the treatment plan without hesitation. But with improvements in technique and technology, patients can now be treatment planned and evaluated with the long-term implications on both profile (lateral view) and arch width and facial support (frontal view).
In viewing these cases, please note that great care has been given to using treatment forces that are just high enough to stimulate cellular activity without overpowering the periodontium and orofacial muscular complex. If the optimal forces are maintained, the alveolar bone and tissue can be moved with teeth.
Class I Non-Extraction Adult
The patient was treated for arch development.
Class I Non-Extraction Adult
The patient was treated for arch development.
Class I Non-Extraction Adult
Patient with bi-maxillary protrusion treated non-extraction.
Class I Non-Extraction Adult
Patient with open bite, posterior crossbite and deep, narrow palate.
Class I Non-Extraction Youth
Patient with open bite, posterior crossbite and narrow palate.
Class I & II Youth
Tooth guidance case with severe crowding and unilateral crossbite.
Class I Non-Extraction Youth
Patient with severe crowding and flat profile.
Class I Non-Extraction Adult
Patient with severe crowding and flat profile with tissue-grafting indication.
Class I Non-Extraction Youth
Patient with severe crowding and very flat profile.
Class I & III Adult
The patient was treated for correction of anterior crossbite due to tooth loss with early elastics.
"Extract For The Face, Not For The Space"
While Damon clinicians around the world report that they are performing extractions in far fewer cases, there is a time to extract. Extractions are recommended in extreme midline discrepancies where there are no other treatment options, setting up cases for surgery or improving bone and tissue contours around extremely poorly positioned teeth without negatively impacting the patient's facial profile.
Extractions can also help meet anteroposterior occlusion requirements where other options have been eliminated. In addition, extractions may be performed in severe bimaxillary protrusion cases where correcting severe crowding without extractions will have a negative effect on the profile.
The following extraction cases demonstrate treatment using the Damon System in which extractions were performed for the face, but not for space.
Class II Division 1 Extraction Youth
Class II Division 1 Extraction Youth
Class II Extraction Adult
Treatment Of Class II Adults Without Extractions
One of the biggest challenges in clinical orthodontics is treatment planning for nongrowing Class II patients. Clinicians are often faced with treating adult Class II cases with significant overbite or overjet in which the profile and lateral facial support will be greatly impacted by our treatment-planning decisions. The following cases demonstrate how the Damon System and Class II elastics can have a profound impact on the treatment of these types of cases if certain principles are followed.
Class II Division 2 Non-Extraction Adult
Class II Division 2 Nonextraction Adult
Clinical Principles Of Herbst Treatment
The powerful combination of the Herbst and the Damon System enables clinicians to simplify treatment mechanics and convert the most challenging cases into routine clinical orthodontics. Advancing the Herbst slowly, letting it work for a long period of time, and retaining it with a night splint are key elements for success.
Class II Division 1 Non-Extraction Youth
Patient with severe crowding and flat profile.
Class II Non-Extraction Adult
Patient with deep bite and jaw pain.
Dr. Stuart Frost Training Videos
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Damon System: Finishing Wire Adjustment
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Damon System: Two Assistant Bonding
DamonTM Glossary
More Value For Your Practice
From Ormco, the Damon System is a consumer branding approach to help you better connect with patients and capitalize on their growing demand for faster, aesthetically-pleasing orthodontic treatment that delivers remarkable results and a new, beautiful smile.
Proven Performance from Start to Finish
The Damon® System of low-friction passive self-ligating brackets, hi-tech light-force archwires, and minimally invasive treatment protocols is clinically proven to deliver remarkable advantages for you and your patients.
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