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Course Description

Since its inception about 20 years ago, all dentists are familiar with Invisalign.  However, many dentists and orthodontists are not familiar with other companies which provide clear aligners, including the use of a 3D printer to print your own models and make your own aligners in house.  In this lecture, Dr. Slutsky will review different types of tooth movements, such as tip and torque.  The entire process of Invisalign, from diagnostic records to ClinCheck to refinement will be explained.  There will be an emphasis on attachments, and how different attachments can help achieve different types of tooth movements (extrusion/intrusion, rotation, etc.).  A variety of cases with Invisalign and in house systems will be shown.  Basics of clear aligner diagnostics, such as smile lines and when cephalometric x-rays are critical and when you can get away without them, will be explained.  There will be loads of clinical tips presented, such as tricks to avoid trouble when doing interproximal reduction and ways to get aligners to seat better.  Inexpensive ways to move teeth with Hawley retainers will be shown.  Practical business considerations of different systems will be presented as well.  This course will be valuable for those thinking of trying Invisalign as well as experienced practitioners who want to learn more about Invisalign or in house systems.

Learner Outcomes

Upon course completion, you will:

  • Learn about the entire Invisalign process from start to finish.
  • Learn about different types of tooth movements, and ways to use attachments and positon teeth on ClinChecks to achieve ideal results with clear aligners.
  • Learn about in house 3D printing and how to use clear aligner systems besides Invisalign to straighten teeth.
  • Learn what modern treatment goals are and problems which may develop if cases are not properly diagnosed.
  • Learn practical clinical tips for treating clear aligner cases.
  • Learn about practical business considerations when treating patients with clear aligners.

Notes

Speaker

Harold Slutsky, DMD

Harold Slutsky, DMD is a Clinical Associate Professor (Adjunct) of Orthodontics at the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University.  In addition, he is a Visiting Scholar at New York University.  He is Course Director of the Junior Dental Student Orthodontic Lecture Series, the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Lecture Series, and the Second Year Orthodontic Resident Lecture Series.  He received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1985, and a Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics from the New York University College of Dentistry in 1987.  He is a published author in several peer reviewed journals.  In addition, Dr. Slutsky is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and maintains a private practice in both Northeast Philadelphia and Bensalem, PA. 

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