Damon Clear braces. 7 distinctive features

January 8, 2020

Those who want to correct their bite often face the difficult task of choosing the best orthodontic device in terms of quality, comfort and aesthetics. Which one should you prefer? Modern doctors often suggest choosing Ormco products. And, having looked at it more closely, patients really choose the products of this company, in particular, Damon Clear braces. The editors of the UltraSmile.ru portal will tell you why they are so popular and what unique features they have.

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.

Read the article on the topic - TOP 10 brands of the most aesthetic braces.

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.

Installation procedure

The enamel is treated with a special compound to improve adhesion
Glue is applied to the teeth one by one and brackets are fixed (direct method)
Dry until the glue has completely hardened and remove its excess.
Install a power arc (first the softest one, then change it to a harder one every 1–2 months)

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 to care for teeth and braces during treatment

To prevent teeth from being subjected to a massive attack of caries during therapy, the oral cavity must be carefully cared for.
Orthodontists' recommendations:

mandatory brushing of teeth and braces twice a day;
After eating, the oral cavity also needs to be cleaned. If you don’t have a toothbrush and toothpaste at hand, you should rinse your mouth;
During the procedure, it is necessary to use special brushes and brushes, as well as dental floss. If possible, you should purchase an irrigator. With its help you can clean even the most difficult to reach areas of the oral cavity. The operation of the device is based on the supply of a jet of water under pressure, this allows you to wash away food debris and plaque where a regular brush cannot reach;
Once every six months, it is recommended to have a professional cleaning at a dental clinic. This will protect your teeth from carious destruction.

The network of dental clinics “Smile” offers services for correcting malocclusion pathologies in adolescents and adult patients using Clarity Advanced ceramic braces. We provide installment payment for the correction course without interest. We issue documents for processing personal income tax deductions. Our orthodontists have a high level of qualifications, and regularly improve their professionalism in leading Russian and European dental centers. The quality of our services meets international standards.

The clinic's branches are located in Moscow within walking distance from the metro:

Art. Alekseevskaya (VDNKh district, etc. Mira), address: st. 3rd Mytishchiskaya house 3, building 2;
Art. Shelepikha, address: Shelepikhinskaya embankment, address: building 34, building 1.

A beautiful smile without discomfort is real. Come to our clinic and see for yourself!

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.

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 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.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of world-famous braces for the treatment of orthodontic pathologies is the American company Ormco , which has been pleasing patients of dental centers and clinics with its innovative developments for almost half a century.

Corrective systems of the Damon line began to be used in the 80s of the last century and quickly took leading positions throughout the world.

The world-famous designs were invented by orthodontist Dwight Damon. The name of the creator formed the basis for the name of self-ligating braces.

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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According to the official manufacturer ormco.ru

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

Comments

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

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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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Ceramic

Not all elements in these designs are made of ceramics. They are based on durable plastic.

, to further enhance which ceramics are used. However, although this is a large part, it is only the part that is adjacent to the surface of the enamel and serves to hold the fasteners. The locks themselves are made from very high quality stainless steel.

The combination of such materials allows you to create braces that have very high aesthetic qualities - they are smaller than usual, almost invisible in the mouth when talking. There are also no many additional parts, and this greatly facilitates maintenance and simplifies hygiene procedures.

Find out what the prices for sapphire braces depend on from our review.

This article will tell you how to properly brush your teeth with such orthodontic appliances.

Here: https://www.vash-dentist.ru/ortodontiya/reteyneryi/posle-breketov-zakreplyaem-rezultat-lecheniya.html - you will understand why you need to wear retainers after removing braces.

Reviews

The characteristics that the system received not only from patients, but also from the specialists themselves, are mostly positive. The excellent results of treatment with these braces speak for themselves.

If you have experience using these designs, you can share it by simply leaving a comment on this article.

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Contraindications

In each specific case, you should consult your doctor about contraindications.

Absolute contraindications are associated with the presence of diseases associated with impaired bone restoration of the patient or the inability to adequately respond to the doctor’s instructions and fulfill his requirements.

Relative contraindications are as follows:

a large number of fillings on the teeth;
poor oral hygiene;
periodontitis;
allergies to materials (plastic, metal, etc.);
acute mental illness;
lack of the required number of teeth to attach braces;
diseases of the blood and cardiovascular system;