Navigating the Biomechanics of Clear Aligner Treatments
About This Event
Clear aligner therapy (CAT) has rapidly become an integral modality in orthodontics. This live webinar will review the biomechanical principles unique to CAT, highlight strategies to address discrepancies between planned and achieved results, and examine evidence-based approaches for corrections of some malocclusion using CAT. Topics include biomechanics of orthodontic tooth movement with aligners vs fixed appliances, staging and clinical delivery differences, reasons digital simulations may diverge from clinical outcomes, and strategies to minimize gaps between planned and achieved results. The course includes a 2-hour lecture and is designated for 2 Continuing Dental Education hours by the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Learning Objectives
- Review biomechanical principles of orthodontic tooth movement as applied to fixed appliances and clear aligners
- Evaluate some of the current evidence on tooth movement with CAT
- Recognize why digitally simulated treatment outcomes may diverge from clinical outcomes and identify strategies to minimize these gaps
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dental Professionals
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
2*