What are Damon braces (Damon system)?

At first glance, Damon braces may seem like just another fixed braces for teeth, since Damon braces also include brackets. While conventional, ordinary braces include elastic (rubber) ligatures, Damon braces use self-ligating brackets.

These brackets have special doors for closing, which eliminates the need for ligation. However, self-ligating brackets are not the most important characteristic of the Damon system.

Actually, behind the self-ligating brackets lies the concept of applying biological forces that completely opens a new approach to therapy. That is precisely what makes the most important feature that the Damon system possesses.

Biological forces are gentle continuous forces that act to return teeth to the correct position. These forces are similar to the forces created by facial muscles.

On the other hand, due to the use of ligatures, conventional braces can produce stronger and more aggressive pressure on teeth, which can sometimes have negative effects.

Advantages of Damon braces compared to traditional fixed braces

The use of Damon braces provides numerous advantages over traditional fixed braces:

While traditional, ordinary braces for teeth sometimes require extraction of healthy teeth to make space for proper tooth arrangement, the Damon system generally does not require this. Additionally, with Damon braces there is no need to use a palatal expander. These advantages are thanks to biological forces, which are effective enough to bring all teeth into an ideal position and in the right place.
Therapy with Damon braces lasts as much as 6 months shorter compared to therapy with traditional braces.
As a result of tooth extraction and use of traditional braces, a flattened profile may occur. However, Damon braces result in the creation of an ideal arch, which has a positive effect on the patient’s entire facial appearance. The Damon system brings width to your smile.
Although Damon braces can lead to truly significant tooth movement, this process is nonetheless not painful or unpleasant. There are two reasons for this:
- First, biological forces are extremely gentle and continuous.
- Second, with gentler forces, treatment ends faster because part of the force is not lost to friction as with conventional fixed braces.
Also, with the Damon system, the need for checkup visits is reduced by 48% due to the absence of the need to change ligatures. Checkups are most often every two months.
This fact presents an excellent opportunity for patients from abroad, as the price of fixed braces for teeth with the Damon system is significantly cheaper in our country.
Maintenance of Damon braces for teeth is significantly easier, which leads to a higher level of hygiene. This is due to the absence of ligatures on which food deposits usually accumulate.
The Damon system is also more aesthetically effective due to its discreteness. There is also a special type of Damon Clear braces where the front brackets are transparent and completely unnoticeable.

Face-driven orthodontics

The foundation of the entire Damon system is the so-called Face-driven orthodontics. It places its focus on therapy that is guided by the patient’s facial appearance.

This concept is a result of the fact that incorrect tooth positioning greatly affects the entire facial appearance. The Damon system allows for adjustments that will bring your face the beauty it deserves.

And, in order for this process to have maximum effect, you must entrust yourself to professionals. Unfortunately, in our country there are practices that offer services related to the Damon system even though they do not possess sufficient relevant education.

The orthodontics specialist in our practice possesses relevant education and certification for providing Damon system services obtained both in the country and abroad, and uses his acquired experience to create new beautiful smiles.

If the Damon system is used as just one type of traditional braces, then the effect that can be expected is only 25%. For the full effect, you must entrust your facial appearance to proven Damon braces specialists.