Hygiene

SPEED eliminates the two most common food traps: “tie-wings” and “ligature ties”. Additionally, the clean lines of the SPEED design have resulted in a smooth rounded silhouette that is easy for all patients to keep clean.

No other bracket can match the SPEED Appliance for improving the overall oral hygiene of the patients in your practice; a benefit greatly appreciated by patients and referring dentists.

Improved Comfort

SPEED improves patient comfort in two ways:

• SPEED’s smooth rounded design minimizes soft tissue irritation

• SPEED permits the use of extremely light forces by eliminating the high frictional resistance caused by ligature ties

The result… more comfortable treatment for your patients!

SPEED’s Self-Ligating design eliminates the need for tie-wings. This permits significant appliance miniaturization.

SPEED patients appreciate the superior aesthetics and jewel-like appearance of the SPEED appliance.

SPEED vs Damon MX

Archwire changes with SPEED are dramatically faster and easier than with twin brackets or competitive self-ligating designs.

Archwire Changes – Both Arches

Time savings with SPEED are significant. A recent study has shown that SPEED Users save up
to 1 hour per day based solely on the SPEED with which they can complete archwire changes.

Control

The secret to SPEED’s precision control is SPEED’s Super-Elastic Spring Clip. Once deflected, the Spring Clip works relentlessly to reposition the tooth relative to the archwire. The intimate relationship between the archwire and Spring Clip provides unparalleled control of rotation, tip, and torque.

Torque Control

Additionally, SPEED’s Spring Clip never tires or degrades like conventional ligatures. As a result, the range of appliance activation is extended, reducing both patient visits, and treatment time.

The above visual, taken from Dr. Hanson’s 1983 Great Lakes Society presentation, shows how elastomeric donuts degrade during a single treatment appointment.

Low-Friction