Damon Clear braces. 7 distinctive features

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The main method of correcting a malocclusion is the installation of braces. Dental clinics offer a wide variety of models from various manufacturers.

The most popular braces at the moment are Damon Clear braces, which are distinguished by their unique design and appearance .

Damon Clear - all-ceramic and very aesthetic

Braces “Damon Clear” (or more correctly read “Klea”) are the most aesthetic model in the Damon line. They can brighten a smile - take a look at the photo.

The photo shows Damon Clear braces

These are all-ceramic systems created by processing polycrystalline aluminum oxide. The material is translucent, from afar and at a distance it is almost invisible, because... merges with the enamel. Despite its apparent fragility, ceramics based on aluminum oxide have high hardness, so the devices are also very wear-resistant.

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There are no metal fastening elements in the design, and the grooves and clasps are also made of aluminum oxide. The plates themselves, which are attached to the teeth, have a streamlined, rounded shape. The listed design features will allow your smile to look as aesthetically pleasing as possible, you will feel confident and will be able to communicate with others without hesitation. In addition, the smoothness of the plates will protect the soft tissues of the oral cavity from injury and chafing and provide a high level of comfort.

In 2021, Ormco released a more advanced model of beautiful orthodontic appliances - Damon Clear2. They are also all-ceramic, but are more durable and have a rough base for better fixation on the teeth.

How to take care of your mouth

Caring for the Damon system should be almost the same as for conventional ligature braces. During the entire period of wearing them, it is recommended to brush your teeth after every meal - no matter whether you are at home or not. As a last resort, if you cannot use a toothbrush, at least use a mouthwash.

While wearing braces, the duration of brushing should be increased, ideally up to 8 minutes. Although the Damon system is designed in such a way that food residues accumulate in it to a minimum, the presence of a foreign structure in the mouth still contributes to the development of pathogenic organisms. In the medium term, in the absence of proper hygiene, this can cause gum and dental diseases.

Any braces create unwanted stress on the enamel, so while wearing them, it is recommended to brush your teeth with a paste that strengthens the enamel. To simplify the process, your doctor will advise you to purchase a specialized brush for braces. This brush differs from the usual one in its size and configuration and is able to penetrate even the most inaccessible corners of the oral cavity. You can buy this model in almost every pharmacy.

ATTENTION:

Damon technology significantly reduces the risk of developing caries compared to conventional ligature braces - but only with high-quality oral hygiene.

Damon Clear braces are larger than metal braces

It is interesting that ceramic braces, despite their high aesthetics, are larger in size than metal ones. All systems, regardless of manufacturer, have this feature. This is done in order to strengthen the structure due to the fragility of the material from which it is created. And also in order to increase the area of contact and the quality of fixation with the tooth, because ceramics are smooth and have no roughness.

“I noticed this feature: in Daimon Clear, due to the fact that they are quite large, the lip rises very strongly when the mouth is closed. And when I was choosing them, I didn’t take into account the fact that I really like to paint my lips with bright lipstick. During treatment I had to give up my favorite habit, because... when trying to do this, the transparent plates were stained with lipstick. Then, of course, when brushing your teeth, it all calmly rubbed off, and their beauty returned, but I had to say goodbye to lipstick...”

Ilona K., review from 32top.ru

Large braces are not suitable for everyone. In particular, they are not recommended for patients with small teeth and those who are correcting the lower jaw. The dimensions of the structure can affect the quality of hygienic care, creating certain difficulties. Insufficient hygiene, in turn, can provoke the development of periodontal tissue diseases and caries.

When correcting both jaws, Ormco representatives recommend using Damon Clear on the upper jaw, and Damon Q made of metal on the lower jaw. The aesthetics of a smile will not suffer from such a decision, because... The lower teeth are almost invisible to others. And the patient will only benefit in terms of financial savings, because... metal structures are cheaper.

How Damon products differ from competitors

Damon technology was invented by American orthodontist Dwight Damon; Now it is being sold by the American company Ormco. Damon braces are in consistently high demand internationally and receive consistently positive feedback from both patients and orthodontists who work with them.

The fundamental difference between this system and more traditional analogues is the absence of a ligature - instead, the principle of passive self-ligation is used. A wire arch made of elastic metal is attached to conventional braces using hooks and rubber bands. Instead, self-ligating or non-ligating models are equipped with grooves into which the arch is attached; for each specific case of orthodontic treatment, it is easy to select the optimal depth of its placement. Thus, it is not rigidly fixed in the grooves and can move freely: this softens the pressure on the teeth and minimizes the risk of unpleasant sensations.

Each brace is a complete orthodontic mechanism. It closes and secures with a Spin Tek smart latch. The braces are designed and positioned in such a way that friction between the elements of the system during wearing is practically reduced to zero.

Thanks to their compact dimensions and minimal thickness, Damon braces look quite aesthetically pleasing on the tooth surface, to some extent even reminiscent of extravagant jewelry. Tooth enamel is guaranteed to be protected from injury due to the fact that the edges of the braces are smooth and rounded. In addition, the absence of ligatures prevents food debris from accumulating on the teeth, which makes it much easier for patients to maintain oral hygiene.

ATTENTION:

Damon braces can be placed on both jaws or only on one. The myth that this technology is only intended for installation on both jaws at the same time is not true.

The devices are self-ligating

Damon Clear are braces that, along with the Damon Q and Damon 3 MX models (they are shown in the photo), belong to self-ligating or, in other words, non-ligating systems.

The photo shows Damon Q and Damon 3 MX braces

This type of device does not require the use of ligatures. This means that the metal arch, which exerts corrective pressure on the dentition, is secured in the grooves of the braces not with the help of rubber bands called “ligatures,” but with the help of special clasps. The entire system is programmed so that as the bite is corrected, the tension force of the arch changes independently, without the help of a doctor. And this is a big plus, because... the patient can reduce the number of visits to the orthodontist. The absence of ligatures greatly simplifies the procedure for hygienic care of the system.

Read about all the advantages of ligature-free braces, as well as about the most popular brands of such systems, in the feature article on the website.

You will need to visit a doctor with Damon Clear self-ligating devices half as often as with any ligature devices. On average, you will need to visit the clinic once every 8-10 weeks to replace the archwires and monitor the progress of treatment.

Stages of therapy

Treatment with braces is a multi-stage process, which can be divided into several stages, each of which has its own characteristics.

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Preparing for installation

The preparatory stage begins with the first visit to the dentist and includes the following series of manipulations :

Diagnosis. Before deciding on the type of braces, the dentist must study the condition of the oral cavity in detail.
For this purpose, X-ray examination, diagnostics using an articulator, CT, impression taking and computer modeling are used.
In addition, in some cases, the help of other specialists may be needed: periodontist, immunologist, therapist, etc.
Preparation of the oral cavity , which implies its complete sanitation.
At this stage, the dentist eliminates all identified problems: carious cavities, periodontal problems, etc. Professional cleaning is mandatory.

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Installation of the device

Before fixing, the enamel is etched with a special substance that enhances adhesion, after which it is dried and the installation process begins directly. For this, two methods are used: direct and indirect .

With direct fixation, glue is applied to the braces and pressed against the surface of the teeth. The indirect method involves preliminary placement of braces inside a special silicone tray.

An adhesive is applied to the brackets fixed in this way, and then the mouthguard is tightly placed on the dentition. After the glue has completely hardened, the aligner is removed, and the braces remain fixed in place.

To shorten the hardening period of the adhesive, the attachment points are treated with a light curing lamp. After complete hardening, the remaining glue is removed from the surface and the enamel around the pads is polished.

Teeth straightening

This stage begins immediately after fixation of the structure.

To straighten incorrectly positioned teeth, soft arches with high elasticity are used, which have a low impact force and allow you to restore the correct position in the dentition in 6–12 months.

At this stage, every 1.5–2 months the arches are changed to more rigid ones.

Bite restoration

To obtain the result, soft arches are replaced with hard ones. In addition, at this stage additional devices can be used: springs for arches, elastics, chains.

Thanks to this combination, the depth of the bite and the shape of the jaw arch are corrected . The last stage of treatment can last from 3 months to 2 years.

They incorporate the principle of passive self-ligation

There are two types of self-ligating braces: active and passive. In active ones, the metal arc is pressed very tightly to the bottom of the groove. In passive ones, the situation is the opposite - the arch moves easily, providing a low level of friction between the elements of the system and the teeth themselves.

The arch glides easily over the braces

The manufacturer claims that Damon Clear bracket systems with a passive self-ligating principle, which you see in the photo, are more effective compared to models with an active principle. This feature allows you to speed up treatment by 25%. In addition, the system has a gentle effect on the dentition and periodontal tissue and does not injure them during treatment, which reduces the level of possible discomfort for the patient and minimizes the number of complications.

Price

Given the reasonable cost of the Damon system itself, which varies from 11 to 20 thousand rubles , treatment in clinics significantly exceeds this amount. Here, not only installation manipulations are taken into account, but also the method of fixing the arc.

If braces with a ligature fixation system , then the cost of installing a set of 8 braces will be approximately 85 thousand rubles .

Increasing the number of braces will increase the total amount. For example, when installing 10 brackets, the cost increases by 5–8 thousand rubles.

When using a self-ligating system, the cost is 100–130 thousand rubles .

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They will correct bite pathologies longer than metal ones.

In principle, all ceramic braces have this drawback, but especially all-ceramic ones. The fact is that aluminum oxide, from which the elements of the Damon Clear model are composed, improves the sliding of the arc in the grooves, which means it will slip under pressure. Therefore, treatment will last longer than with metal devices, on average 1-3 months. It is better to take this fact into account before correcting your bite. Especially for people who do not want to wear devices for a long time. However, those who decide to install them will be glad that during the correction period and after treatment they will have a beautiful smile, like the patients in the photo below.

These braces are very aesthetic

To reduce treatment time, the manufacturer suggests combining all-ceramic braces with metal ones: put Damon Clear on the front teeth in the smile area, and Damon Q on the premolars.

“Girls, Daimon put on braces solely for aesthetic reasons, and only on the upper jaw. In this regard, they completely justify themselves!!! From a distance they are almost invisible even though they have a metal arc in them. Before this, I already had metal braces installed on my lower jaw, and absolutely everyone noticed them. But, after a year and a half of correction, Daimon did not produce results for some teeth, so the doctor suggested re-gluing metal ones on top, which are much more effective. What I want to say is: think before you make a choice. It just seems like aesthetics is very important, but when you wear them for several years, you realize that functionality is more important.”

Lesia, fragment of review from irecommend.ru

Ormco representatives admit that the model has another minor drawback - it is relatively fragile, especially in the area of the lock cover into which the orthodontic arch is inserted. True, here experts tried to reduce the likelihood of breakdowns as much as possible by strengthening the structure with the SpinTek mechanism. This mechanism allows the doctor to effortlessly open and close the lock cover.

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How many do they wear?

The period of treatment with Damon braces can vary significantly, depending on each specific situation. On average, the correction period is 6–24 months . The timing may be affected by the patient's age.

As practice has shown, orthodontic treatment takes less time in children whose bone tissue is more labile. In this case, the average treatment period is 6–18 months.

The severity of the pathology plays an important role. The more serious the abnormality, the longer the treatment will take. In some situations, correction of complex pathologies in adults takes from 2 to 3 years .

Photos before and after correction with Damon Clear braces

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I always thought that Damon Clear was sapphire, but it turns out that it’s ceramic...

Marina (01/19/2020 at 14:41) Reply to comment

Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (01/25/2020 at 09:12) Reply to comment

I always thought that Damon Clear was sapphire, but it turns out that it is ceramic

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Features of Daimon braces

Dimon was founded in 2002 by orthodontist Dwight Damon. She created a real sensation with her Damon System line. It used the principle of self-regulation, which even today is not applied everywhere, and at that time seemed like something fantastic.

Previously, all braces were ligature. The pressure on the teeth in them was regulated by special rubber bands. Sometimes it could be too strong, causing the person to feel severe pain. Self-adjusting braces helped solve this problem. If there is excessive pressure on one of the sections of the chain, the design slightly weakens its grip. The archwire can move, which distributes pressure evenly on the teeth. Damon braces cause mild discomfort only during the adjustment period.

Today, many other companies produce self-adjusting braces, but Dimon products remain the most popular. To correct malocclusion and severely crooked teeth, doctors most often recommend products from this company.