Orthodontic Aligners - Part 1: Basics And Examples

Learn the basics of producing in-house aligners with practical examples

What you'll learn

Grasp the foundational principles of clear aligner therapy, including biomechanics and treatment planning considerations

Compare different types of clear aligners, with an emphasis on the strengths and limitations of in-house aligner systems.

Identify clinical indications and treatment possibilities with clear aligner therapy, including common movements, case selection, and outcomes.

Evaluate the advantages and challenges of implementing in-house clear aligner production, including workflow integration and cost considerations

Learn how to produce in-house aligners from start to finish with an emphasis on direct printed aligners/3D printed aligners

Requirements

No prior experience with aligners needed. Suitable for general dentists or students that want more in depth knowledge about clear aligner therapy.

Description

This course gives you a complete, practical introduction to orthodontic aligner treatment. We show real patient examples and walk through the entire workflow step by step – from diagnosis and case selection to digital planning, in-house aligner production, and follow-up. We provide many practical tipps that we learned through our own experience.You will learn how to:Understand case diagnosis and treatment planningUse software for digital setups and aligner designProduce aligners in-house with 3D printing and thermoformingApply aligners to real patients and monitor progressAvoid common mistakes and improve efficiency with practical tipsThe course also includes additional lectures in digital orthodontics and will give you extra knowledge how to create your very own hyrax RPE device and Mesialsliders using digital tools.What you willl gain:A step-by-step understanding of the aligner workflow, from patient case selection to delivery.Insights into digital planning, 3D printing, and aligner fabrication — simplified and with practical tipps.The focus is on hands-on learning. Whether you are a beginner or already treating patients, you will gain insights you can directly use in your daily practice.Who is this course for?Dentists and orthodontistsPostgraduate students Anyone curious about clear aligners who may have little to no prior experience.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Free introduction

Section 2: Aligner Basics

Lecture 2 Introduction

Section 3: Aligner Basics

Lecture 3 Aligner Biomechanics

Section 4: Aligner Basics: Planning

Lecture 4 Aligner Planning Part 1: Introduction

Lecture 5 Aligner Planning Part 2: Import, Casting and Segmentation

Lecture 6 Aligner Planning Part 3: 3D Module Planning and Exporting

Lecture 7 Aligner Planning Part 4: Exporting 3D Printed Aligners to Uniz Dental Software

Section 5: Aligner Basics: Manufacturing Aligners

Lecture 8 Aligner Manufacturing Part 1 - Direct Printed Aligners

Lecture 9 Aligner Manufacturing Part 2 - Vacuum Formed Aligner

Section 6: Example: Treating Asymmetries with Aligners

Lecture 10 Example: Treating Asymmetries with Aligners

Section 7: Extra Lecture: How to make a mesialslider with meshmixer

Lecture 11 Mesialslider Tutorial Part 1

Lecture 12 Mesialslider Tutorial Part 2

Section 8: Extra Lecture: Digital Design and Manufacturing of the Hyrax (RPE device)

Lecture 13 Part 1: Introduction

Lecture 14 Part 2: Design

Lecture 15 Part 3: Saving Your Hyrax Design

Lecture 16 Part 4: Manufacturing

This beginner-level course provides a comprehensive introduction to clear aligner therapy, with a special focus on the use of directly 3D-printed aligners and streamlined in-house production workflows. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of aligner biomechanics, treatment planning principles, and the clinical applications of various aligner systems. The course highlights the unique advantages, practical considerations, and integration strategies for adopting an in-house clear aligner solution.,General dentists, students