Proper Records, Use of Engagers, & Hands-On Exercises
This seminar is part of the 4-seminar Aligner+ Series.
In this seminar, you will learn what records are required to properly treat patients, including how intra-oral scanners can improve your process. You will begin to understand the concepts behind tooth movement, to give you a better understanding of what to expect and why clear aligners work. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of aligner therapy and how the application of brackets is an option to overcome those weaknesses. The use of engagers will also be discussed in detail. Lastly, a hands-on session with typodonts will give you the experience and confidence you need to properly use aligners, engagers, and brackets.
- How to properly take standardized records
- Photos, x-rays and models (scans or impressions)
- Focus on Intra-Oral Scanners
- Understanding tooth movement
- Engagers—why, when and how
- Rationale for adding brackets to certain cases for maximum success
- Bonding to articulator, engagers and brackets
- How to tie in brackets efficiently
- Class II principles
- Non extraction principles
- Lab set up review and approval
