Aligner Therapy for Growing Patients from Mixed to Permanent Dentition

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.