Aligner treatments have become a well-established alternative in orthodontics and are increasingly finding their way into general dental practice. However, not every malocclusion can be corrected equally effectively with aligners. This course aims to highlight the indications and limitations of aligners in general dental practice, taking into account the mechanics of tooth movement. Clinical case studies will help participants to better select and assess patients for aligner therapy and highlight the pitfalls that can lead to treatment failure.

Highlights:

• Effective aligner therapy in general practice
• Why use aligners at all?
• Optimal selection of patient cases
• Which cases am I confident in treating? Which ones am I not!
• The mechanics of tooth movement with aligners
• Do 3D images help us?
• What influence does the cutting edge have?
• Stumbling blocks in aligner therapy