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3 Lektionen + 1 gratis (3S 31M)

1.5 CE Credits

Englisch

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This high-impact course is your gateway to mastering every aspect of in-office aligner systems — from clinical protocols to technical workflows and practice profitability.

Packed with practical insights and clinical strategies, this course on in-office aligners integrates lab precision with chairside efficiency.

You will learn in detail about:

– The complete in-office production workflow — from 3D printing to vacuum forming and direct printing techniques
– Protocols to avoid failed prints and optimize your digital setup
– Material selection and trimline design
– Workflow integration between lab and clinic — setting up a seamless, productive process
– Comparison of different production chain sizes and strategies to maximize return on investment
– Protocols for digital dental monitoring to reduce chair time and improve treatment outcomes
– Detailed analysis of real clinical scenarios, including early treatment (Phase 1), complex adult, and surgical cases.

The digital tools featured in this course include: Master InOffice, OrthoiN3D, ONYXCEPH³™, DentalMonitoring, and the MEDIT Intraoral Scanner.

Lektion 1.Introduction and Production Method of In-office Aligners

– Key differences between commercial and in-office systems
– Advantages and limitations of chairside production
– Indications and case selection for in-office aligners
– 3D printing technology and optimization
– Advantages of direct-printed aligners: flexibility, time savings, reduced consumables
– Best practices for vacuum forming: pressure vs. heat forming, materials, and finishing
– Common causes of failed prints (e.g., warping, layer shifting, misalignment)
– Quality control checkpoints
– Printer logs and diagnostics
– In-house vs. outsourcing cost comparisons.

Lektion 2.Seamless Integration of In-Office Aligners into Clinical Practice

– Comparison of production chain models:

- Small, medium, and large-scale in-office aligner setups
- Equipment needs, staffing, and space requirements
- Pros and cons of each model based on clinical volume and team size.

– Step-by-step protocols of treatment planning of in-office aligner therapy
– Workflow optimization:

- Streamlining from scan to delivery: best practices
- Delegation of tasks across clinical and lab teams
- Integration with patient management and scheduling systems.

– Profitability and cost breakdown of in-office aligners.

Lektion 3.In-Office Aligners Specificity: Clinical Distinctions and Innovation

– Why switch to in-office aligners?
– Trimline design and biomechanics:

- Differences in trimline shapes (scalloped vs. straight)
- Impact on retention, force application, and aesthetics
- Customizing trimlines for clinical objectives.

– Comparison of thermoforming vs. directly printed materials
– Enhancing follow-up with remote monitoring tools
– Protocols for tracking of treatment progression.

Lektion 4.In-Office Aligner Clinical Cases: From Early Intervention to Complex Adult Treatments

– Early diagnosis and treatment planning with in-office aligners
– Managing space maintenance, crossbites, and anterior alignment
– Advantages of in-office systems for growing patients
– Managing crowding, spacing, and deep bites
– Refinement and finishing protocols using in-office workflows
– Treatment planning in complex adult cases
– Aligners as pre-surgical or post-surgical tools
– Multidisciplinary coordination and long-term stability.

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