Invisalign Modules 1-7 (Day)
Module 1. Integrating an alignment phase into Aesthetic Dentistry
Participants are taught how to recognise and classify aesthetically compromised patients with a particular accent on sources of visual tension. The opportunity to deliver to patients an option to unravel crowded dentitions or to close diastemas with a high degree of predictability without fixed braces is demonstrated using Invisalign aligners.
Module 2. Tooth movements, space creation and patient selection
Understanding how teeth move with removable aligners is essential to mastering Invisalign®. Movements from highly predictable, somewhat predictable and less predictable positions are discussed in tandem with the necessity of providing sufficient space into which the teeth can move. Patient selection becomes simplified when these concepts are clearly understood.
Module 3. Alignment 101 (Initial Record Taking)
Accurate impression taking is fundamental to success with Invisalign®. Careful consideration is given to reinforce the suggested impression process and taking high quality radiographic and photographic records. Order forms must be completed and submitted with a view to total integration with the aesthetic outcome required.
Module 4. Introduction to ClinCheck® and VPS (Virtual Practice Site)
Each participant learns how to use the sophisticated ClinCheck® software within their own VPS (Virtual Practice Site). Modification, treatment approval and manipulation of the animation of the proposed movements is demonstrated in detail.
Module 5. Alignment 102 (IPR , Attachments and Delivery)
The dentist then learns about the philosophy and clinical procedures behind attachments and why they are so critical to success. Consideration of when and where to perform IPR (interproximal reduction) is discussed, along with how to deliver the aligners to their patients. A detailed list of instructions for each patient is provided.
Module 6. Alignment 103 (Monitoring)
Monitoring the alignment stage to ensure that the process is tracking well is an essential part of the skills required by the dentist. A thorough understanding of what can go wrong and how to alleviate it is presented here.
Module 7. Invisalign® Treatment Gallery
Participants are presented with a series of Invisalign® patient treatments that have been completed which demonstrate what can be achieved when an alignment phase is integrated into aesthetic dentistry. This aids dentists in presenting treatment plans and understanding the likely length of treatment for each patient.
