Clinical Effectiveness of Damon Ultima Vs Conventional Brackets Trial)

Clinical Effectiveness of Damon Ultima Vs Conventional Brackets (A Randomized Clinical Trial)

Compare the clinical performance, root resorption and pain perception between passive self-ligating Damon Ultema vs conventional brackets.

Damon Ultima System was introduced and claimed to be the first true full expression orthodontic system designed for faster and more precise finishing. The brackets were completely reengineered to virtually eliminate play for precise control of rotation, angulation and torque. Moreover, the system used specially designed archwires regarding wire dimensions and shape to fulfill the manufacturers claim.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 15-35 years of age patients who are healthy and without medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics.
• Patients with Class I normal occlusion with moderate dental irregularity (with 4-6 irregularity index) requiring non-extraction treatment.
• Presence of all the permanent teeth apart from the third molars.
• Patients with good oral hygiene and periodontal health.
• Without previous orthodontic treatment/ functional appliances

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients will be excluded from recruitment if he had sever skeletal discrepancy that requires orthognathic surgery.

• Patients who have cleft lip or palate, hypodontia, or hyperdontia