Damon Ultima braces

If you are considering fixed braces because of crowded, spaced, rotated or protruding teeth, or because your bite does not feel or look right, Damon Ultima is one of the systems an orthodontist may consider after examining your teeth and bite. Through ZagrebMed, you can send an inquiry and arrange an orthodontic examination to understand which treatment approach is appropriate for your needs.

Key facts

• Type: fixed self-ligating orthodontic system.
• Main purpose: controlled movement and alignment of teeth as part of an individualized orthodontic treatment plan.
• System design: Damon Ultima brackets are designed to work with dedicated round-sided rectangular archwires and specific bracket-wire contact points.
• Fixed appliance: brackets remain attached to the teeth during active treatment and require regular orthodontic follow-up.
• Additional appliances: elastics or other orthodontic auxiliaries may still be required depending on the bite and planned movements.
• After treatment: retention is required to help maintain the corrected tooth positions.
• Price: EUR 3,500.

What is Damon Ultima?

Damon Ultima is a fixed self-ligating orthodontic system and one of the treatment options within orthodontics. In a conventional fixed brace, the orthodontic wire is commonly held in the bracket using elastic or metal ligatures. A self-ligating bracket has an integrated opening and closing mechanism that retains the archwire without routinely using these ligatures around each bracket.

Damon Ultima is designed as an integrated bracket-and-wire system. Its dedicated round-sided rectangular archwires interact with specific contact points inside the bracket. The manufacturer designed this geometry to influence how rotation, angulation and torque are expressed as treatment progresses. These are construction characteristics of the system. They do not mean that every patient will have faster treatment, fewer appointments or a better final result.

How is Damon Ultima different from other fixed braces?

The most obvious difference from conventional metal braces is the self-ligating bracket mechanism. The archwire is retained by the bracket's integrated door rather than routinely being secured by an elastic ligature around every bracket.

Damon Ultima also differs from many other self-ligating systems through the specific geometry of its brackets and dedicated archwires. However, the choice of bracket system is only one part of orthodontic treatment. Diagnosis, required tooth movements, available space, anchorage, bite correction, oral health and patient cooperation remain central to the treatment plan.

Independent research comparing self-ligating brackets with conventional brackets as broader categories has not consistently shown shorter overall treatment, less pain, fewer visits or superior final outcomes. These studies should also not be interpreted as direct evidence for a specific clinical outcome with Damon Ultima.

Compared with aesthetic brackets, metal Damon Ultima brackets are generally more visible. Clear aligners differ more substantially because they are removable and use a different treatment approach. Which option is suitable depends on the movements required and the orthodontist's assessment.

When may Damon Ultima be considered?

Fixed orthodontic treatment may be considered for several different alignment and bite problems. Patients with teeth that overlap or do not have enough room in the dental arch may first explore correction of crowded teeth. When one or more visible gaps are present, the treatment pathway may instead focus on closing spaces between the teeth.

Damon Ultima may also be considered within a treatment plan for protruding teeth or selected bite irregularities. For example, an open bite requires assessment of how the upper and lower teeth meet and may need additional orthodontic mechanics beyond the brackets and archwires themselves.

Orthodontic problems can occasionally be part of a broader craniofacial condition. People with conditions such as cleft lip, nose and palate may need orthodontic treatment within a multidisciplinary care pathway. In these cases, the choice of a specific bracket system is only one part of a wider individualized plan.

Suitability for Damon Ultima depends on the development of the dentition, the condition of the teeth and gums, the type and severity of the orthodontic problem and the movements required. The specific system should therefore be selected after an individual orthodontic assessment.

Examination and preparation

Before treatment, the orthodontist evaluates tooth position, bite, jaw relationships and oral health. Appropriate diagnostic records may include photographs, dental scans or impressions and radiographic imaging when clinically indicated. Existing dental problems and gum inflammation should be addressed before or during treatment as advised by the dental team.

The treatment plan determines which teeth need to move, whether additional space needs to be created or closed, how the bite will be managed and whether auxiliaries such as interarch elastics are needed. This planning stage is important because the same visible concern, such as crowding or protruding teeth, can require different mechanics in different patients.

How treatment works

Placing the appliance

The brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected with an orthodontic archwire. With Damon Ultima, the wire is retained within the self-ligating bracket mechanism.

Progressive tooth movement

During treatment, different wires and treatment stages are selected according to the planned tooth movements. The Damon Ultima system uses dedicated wire geometries designed to interact with the bracket at specific contact points as treatment progresses.

Bite correction and additional mechanics

Self-ligation does not mean that the appliance performs all tooth movements without other components. Some patients may still require elastics between the upper and lower teeth or other orthodontic auxiliaries. These are prescribed according to the bite and the movements that still need to be achieved.

Check-ups and daily care

Regular orthodontic reviews are necessary to monitor tooth movement, change wires or mechanics when needed and identify problems with brackets or wires. The interval between visits is determined by the orthodontist and the treatment stage.

Fixed braces create additional areas where plaque and food can accumulate. Careful brushing around the brackets and under the archwire, interdental cleaning and regular dental care are therefore important. Hard or sticky foods can damage fixed appliances and should be managed according to the orthodontist's instructions.

Price

The price of Damon Ultima treatment is EUR 3,500.

Results and retention

The aim of treatment is to move teeth toward the positions defined in the individual treatment plan and, where required, improve the relationship between the upper and lower teeth. The achievable result depends on the original orthodontic problem, biological response, treatment planning and patient cooperation.

After active treatment, retainers are used to reduce the tendency of teeth to move away from their corrected positions. The type of retainer and wearing schedule are determined individually. Choosing Damon Ultima does not remove the need for retention.

Risks and limitations

Fixed orthodontic treatment can cause temporary tenderness, irritation of the cheeks or lips and difficulties with cleaning around the appliance. Poor plaque control increases the risk of tooth decay, gum inflammation and permanent white marks on the teeth. Brackets or wires can occasionally loosen or break and should be reported to the orthodontic team.

As with other orthodontic treatment, root changes and other biological effects can occur in some patients. The orthodontist evaluates individual risks and monitors treatment accordingly.

Planning treatment if you travel to Croatia

Damon Ultima is not a one-visit treatment. International patients should plan for an initial assessment, appliance placement when indicated, regular follow-up appointments and retention after treatment. Before traveling, existing dental records and relevant imaging can help the orthodontic team understand your previous care.

You should also have a plan for contacting the treating orthodontic team if a bracket or wire is damaged between visits. If you are considering Damon Ultima treatment in Croatia, send an inquiry through ZagrebMed to organize the appropriate first step and practical information for your orthodontic pathway.