Damon System: New Concepts and Advanced Methods of Application

Damon System: New Concepts and Advanced Methods of Application

Category: Orthodontics

Instructor(s): Jorge Eduardo García Guerra

Course structure: Lessons: 8 lessons | Duration: 7 h 49 min

Course overview

Biomechanics and clinical application of Damon Clear2, Damon Q, and Damon Q2 brackets with Dr. Jorge Eduardo García Guerra – Opinion Leader of ORMCO in Latin America!

Discover the unique features and advantages of each system and learn how to effectively use them to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.

Course lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Damon System and It's Workflow

• Advantages of Damon system in clinical orthodontics
• Evolution of passive self-ligating brackets
• Damon Q2 brackets
• Arch development and its importance
• Aesthetic diagnosis for predictable treatment.

Lesson 2: Treatment phase with the Damon Self-Ligating System

• Phase 1 of the treatment: Application of light wires
• Phase 2 of the treatment: Application of high-tech wires
• Phase 3 of the treatment:
• Main mechanics for controlled treatment,
• Protocols for correcting antero-posterior anomalies.
• Phase 4: Finishing and detailing.

Lesson 3: Utilization of Adjustable Torque with Damon Self-Ligating System

• Torque in clinical orthodontics
• Advantages of variable torque
• Standard torque
• High torque
• Low torque.

Lesson 4: Intermaxillary Elastics and Disarticulation

• Disarticulation and its effect on the treatment outcome
• Application of turbo bites
• Application of functional turbo bites
• Working with bite planes
• Types of intermaxillary elastics and their function in various clinical cases.

Lesson 5: Treatment Protocols with the Damon Self-Ligating System for Class 1 Cases

• Class 1 cases with severe crowding
• Class 1 open bite cases
• Class 1 crossbite cases
• Step-by-step analysis of clinical cases: from treatment planning to finishing.

Lesson 6: Treatment Protocols with the Damon Self-Ligating System for Class 2 and 3 Cases

• Camouflage of skeletal Class 2 cases
• Camouflage of skeletal Class 3 cases
• Protocols for treatment with microimplants
• Step-by-step analysis of clinical cases: from treatment planning to finishing.

Lesson 7: Biomechanics of Damon Self-Ligating System

• Biomechanics for mini interradicular implants
• Biomechanics for extra-alveolar mini implants
• Biomechanics for extraction cases.

Lesson 8: Protocols of the Finishing Stage

• Clinical tips for finishing cases
• Protocols for aesthetic detailing of soft tissues
• Protocols for aesthetic enamel detailing.

Who is this course for?

This online course is designed for dentists and dental professionals interested in orthodontics, clinical decision-making and evidence-informed dental practice.