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Clear Aligners: Basic Principles in Treatment Orthodontic Malocclusions

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Event 14 - 15 April 2019

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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this 2 days course, participants will be competent:

  • Gain basic Knowledge about biology of tooth movement
  • Acquire the basic knowledge about orthodontic force system
  • Understand the basic knowledge about different orthodontic tooth movements
  • Assess tooth structure and pertinent diagnostic features from PA x-ray
  • Identify and select cases for treatment with clear aligners
  • Diagnosing and Treatment planning candidate cases
  • Analyze and manage the space needed for the alignment
  • Fill and submit the lab case prescription form for fabrication of aligners
  • Trouble shoot techniques for clear aligners

Course Description
This 2-day course will introduce orthodontic residents, dental general practitioners, and interested pediatric dentists to the principles of clear aligners. During this course participants will gain the basic knowledge of the principles and biology of tooth movement, optimal orthodontic forces, dental malalignment and normal occlusion, tissue changes associated with tooth movement in addition to the biomechanics of tooth movement and importance of maintaining anchorage. This course is tailored to allow practitioners improve their knowledge and clinical skills as well as gaining confidence.

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