Procedure - Orthodontic treatment begins with light wires (0.014inch in diameter) made of CuNiTi alloy. - The wires have a non-anatomical shape and are wider than the natural arch. - Thicker wires are placed as the arches round out and teeth level. - The next-larger wire is used when it can be passively placed in the brackets. - Initial light wires and passive placement of subsequent heavier wires may reduce pressure on the periodontal ligaments.

Tooth Movement - Claims of faster and more comfortable tooth movement with passive self-ligating braces. - Numerous randomised clinical trials found no difference in tooth movement rate or overall treatment time between conventional and Damon brackets. - Lack of evidence to support the claim of less force exerted on the periodontal ligaments. - The rate of tooth movement is not affected by the type of braces used. - Summary systematic reviews have shown no significant difference in tooth movement between different types of brackets.

References - Songra et al. (2014) conducted a single-center randomised controlled trial comparing alignment efficiency and space closure of active and passive self-ligating brackets. - Chen et al. (2010) conducted a systematic review of self-ligating brackets. - Pandis et al. (2014) performed a network meta-analysis on initial orthodontic alignment effectiveness with self-ligating and conventional appliances. - The references provide scientific evidence and research findings on the Damon system. - These studies contribute to the understanding of the effectiveness and comparison of different orthodontic appliances.

Benefits - Claims of more rapid and comfortable tooth movement with passive self-ligating braces. - Potential reduction in pressure exerted on the periodontal ligaments. - Use of lighter initial wires and passive placement of subsequent heavier wires. - No evidence to support the claim of less force exerted on the periodontal ligaments. - No significant difference in treatment time between conventional and Damon brackets.

Comparison - Comparison of alignment efficiency and space closure between active and passive self-ligating brackets. - Comparison of self-ligating brackets with conventional appliances. - Network meta-analysis on the effectiveness of initial orthodontic alignment with different types of appliances. - Summary systematic reviews found no difference in tooth movement rate or overall treatment time between different brackets. - Lack of evidence to support claims of faster or more comfortable tooth movement with passive self-ligating braces.