What Is Clippy C? What Is Damon Clear? (Types of Self-Ligating Orthodontics)

Self-ligating orthodontics

What self-ligating means

Types of self-ligating orthodontics

Metal, ceramic, self-ligating, lingual, clear,

There are countless types of orthodontic treatment,

so if you already feel drained

just from looking up information before even starting treatment,

please use Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic’s post

to understand them easily at a glance!

Types of orthodontic treatment

Here is a clear summary of the types of orthodontic treatment

• Traditional wire braces

Metal, ceramic, lingual

• Self-ligating orthodontics

Clippy C, Damon, Majesty, Trinity

• Clear aligners

Invisalign, NanoLiner, MagicAlign, Serafin, DD Haim

The type of orthodontic treatment we will look at in this post is

self-ligating orthodontics.

Self-ligating orthodontics

What self-ligating orthodontics is

It is a method in which brackets are attached to the teeth

and the wire is connected

using a slide or clip.

Traditional wire braces do not have

a slide or clip,

and they connect the wire

using ligature wire.

Self-ligating orthodontics

does not use metal ligatures or elastic ligature rings that hold the main archwire in place,

and instead allows the wire to be directly secured and closed

to a slide or clip,

which enables faster tooth movement,

less pain,

and shorter wire replacement time.

Clippy C

A type of self-ligating bracket product from Tomy in Japan,

Clippy C is a widely known brand

with these three features:

• Small and angular shape

• Snap-on cap

• Affordable

Damon Clear

A type of self-ligating bracket product from Ormco in the United States,

Damon Clear is the next most recognized brand

with these three features:

• Large and rounded shape

• Thick cap

• Good aesthetics and comfort

Majesty

A type of self-ligating bracket product from Osstem Orthodontics in Korea,

Majesty is a well-known domestic brand

with these three features:

• Rounded corners

• Thick cap

• Low likelihood of deformation and breakage

Trinity

A type of self-ligating bracket product from Osstem Orthodontics in Korea,

Trinity is a brand in the same line as Majesty

with these three features:

• Rounded corners

• Thick cap

• The bracket, cap, and wire are similar in color to the teeth, so the aesthetics are good

Summary comparison of self-ligating types

• Clippy C

Choose this if you want a self-ligating type at a reasonable cost

• Damon Clear

Choose this if you want a self-ligating type that offers aesthetics and comfort

at a relatively reasonable cost

• Majesty

Choose this if you want a self-ligating type

using a device with no limitations (such as fracture, deformation, or detachment)

• Trinity

Choose this if you want a self-ligating type

that offers aesthetics and comfort

along with a device with no limitations

Orthodontic clinic for self-ligating treatment

Because there are so many types of orthodontic treatment,

it is hard to determine on your own

which orthodontic appliance is best suited to you.

To choose the most suitable orthodontic appliance for yourself,

you need medical staff who have expert knowledge of orthodontics, skilled technique, and smooth communication with patients.

In fact, whichever type of orthodontic appliance you choose,

it does not have a major impact on the orthodontic result.

The biggest impact comes from

the medical team’s treatment plan.

This treatment plan must be tailored to each individual patient,

and only when the appliance is made by deciding which device to use, how much pressure to apply, and for how long,

can excellent orthodontic results be achieved.

Orthodontic treatment trusted by countless celebrities,

Director Jeon Jae-min’s university-hospital-level care,

Orthodontics at a reasonable cost,

New smile

New beginning

We hope you will start at Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic.