These bracket systems simplify archwire placement but are primarily intended to speed treatment time by eliminating friction, which is thought to slow treatment and sometimes compromise treatment goals. Dr. Fremming does not believe these claims to be universally true, but does feel that the use of self-ligating appliances in the proper cases can speed and enhance treatment results. When Dr. Fremming uses these appliances, his appliance of choice is the Damon System.
Damon System
