Aligner Therapy for Growing Patients from Mixed to Permanent Dentition

Aligner Therapy for Growing Patients from Mixed to Permanent Dentition

Online

24 Apr - 24 Apr, 2026 09:00 - 17:00
EEST
Tallinn, Estonia
English

Prof. Vincenzo D'Antò

The course is designed for Doctors who wish to deepen their knowledge of orthodontic treatment with aligners in growing patients. The main goal is to provide clinical procedures and treatment protocols that ensure predictable results. Even the most experienced clinicians will gain insights that can be immediately applied in their daily practice.

Course Topics:

  • Pros and cons of using aligners in growing patients.
  • Timing of interventions: phase 1, phase 2 or one-phase treatment.
  • Principles of craniofacial growth. Differences between growing and adult patients.
  • Etiology of malocclusions.
  • Treatment goals of early treatment (mixed dentition) and regular treatment (full permanent dentition).
  • How to perform a proper diagnosis. Role of the different diagnostic records.
  • Protocols for the development of transverse dimension.
  • Protocols for the management of the vertical dimension.
  • Protocols for the management of sagittal problems: indications and limits of aligners.
  • Retention and how to manage the transition from mixed to permanent dentition.
  • How to manage impacted teeth

This course will be held in English.

Please be informed that the event may be photographed and filmed. By attending, you agree that your image may be used for event publicity purposes.

The Speaker

Prof. Vincenzo D'Antò

Prof. Vincenzo D'Antò

Dr. Vincenzo D’Antò received his Degree in Dentistry, a Specialty in Orthodontics, a Master in Temporomandibular Disorders and a Master in Lingual Orthodontics from the University of Naples Federico II and a Master in Sleep Dentistry from University of Bologna. He completed a PhD in “Materials and Structures Engineering” and a second PhD in “Oral Sciences”. In 2017, Dr. D’Antò received the Italian national scientific qualification as full professor of Oral Sciences and He is currently working as Associate Professor at the School of Orthodontics of University of Naples Federico II. Dr. D’Antò is member of IADR, EOS, AAO, WFO and SIDO.  He is the President of the Italian Society for Biomechanics (SIBOS). He authored many papers and has given oral presentations in more than 20 countries and at the international congresses of EOS, AAO, IADR, SIDO, EAS, DGAO, SFOPA, SiAlign, NVvO, HOD. Dr. D’Antò received the Robert Frank Award (2004, 2005, 2009) and the Hatton Award (2006) of IADR, the SIDO award (2007, 2010, 2018, 2018, 2019, 2019), the EOS Houston Award (2012) and the Tiziano Baccetti Award (2016).