Aligners: Advanced Course — Treatment of Complex Clinical Cases
Aligners: Advanced Course — Treatment of Complex Clinical Cases
Course overview
Advanced course on working with aligners from Daniel Souza Pinto Ramos: non-standard protocols and complex clinical cases! A training for orthodontists with more than 2 years of experience with aligners.
In 8 online lessons you will learn:
Biomechanics and digital planning of complex cases
Protocols for the combined use of TADs and aligners
Surgical and non-surgical approaches to accelerate orthodontic treatment: high-frequency vibration, micro-osteoperforation
Orthognathic approach in complex treatment with aligners
Ortho-restoration approach in treatment with aligners.
In the new module, you will receive even more non-standard approaches and techniques applicable to aligner therapy, which will allow you to cope with any complex clinical situations.
What you will learn
- Create facially and functionally driven digital treatment plans for complex aligner cases using DSD principles.
- Integrate TADs and skeletal anchorage into aligner biomechanics for predictable tooth movements.
- Select and apply non‑surgical and surgical acceleration methods (HFV, MOPs, SFOT) appropriately with aligners.
- Coordinate ortho‑restorative and ortho‑orthognathic workflows using CBCT, clincheck, and digital planning.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Facially, Airway and Function Driven Digital Planning for Aligners
Facially driven orthodontics
Classical orthodontics vs modern orthodontics: procedure and thinking sequence
Advantages of digital diagnosis
Implementing DSD protocols for Aligner treatment planning
Digital diagnosing step-by-step:
facial analysis
the ideal upper smile design
ideal functional smile design
ideal treatment plan.
Airways and the relation with the transverse dimension of the maxilla
The bite relation and functional deviation of the lower jaw
Jaw deprogramming prior to orthodontic treatment and defining the centric relation
CBCT evaluation
Live case evaluation and planning.
Lesson 2. Aligners Biomechanics Rules for Complex Cases
The 6 steps to create better Digital Ortho Plannings for Aligner
The ideal strategy in the software
The magnitude of force aligner therapy
Overcorrection protocols in aligner therapy
Diastema and space closure with aligner therapy or aligners and resto therapy
Diastema closure tips with aligners
Crowding treatment concept with aligners
Interproximal reduction in aligners therapy
Upper and lower jaw expansion biomechanics: crossbite treatment
Extraction treatment with Aligners
Open bite treatment protocol with aligners
Deep bite treatment protocol with aligners
The ideal strategy in the ClinCheck software:
creating the force system
attachment selection.
Class 2 biomechanical protocols with aligners
Class 3 biomechanical protocols with aligners
The key factors to improve predictability
Understanding the limits of aligners' plastic
Step-by-step protocol for creating accurate digital planning.
Lesson 3. Skeletal Anchorage with Aligners
Skeletal Anchorage in your Ortho Routine: indications and advantages
The success rate of Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)
Ortho treatment planning guided by DSD: DSD tool within Clincheck
DSD and TAD analysis
The digital workflow for guided insertion of TADs
Extra-alveolar TADs: infra-zygomatic crest (IZC) and buccal shelf (BS)
Distalization and mesialization with TADs
The success rate of infra-zygomatic crest miniscrews
Step-by-step demonstration of IZC and buccal shelf TADs placement
TADs biomechanics with Aligners
Clinical Cases.
Lesson 4. The Concept and Non-Surgical Approaches to Facilitate Orthodontic Movement
Accelerated Orthodontics - is it possible?
High-frequency vibration (HFV) and aligner therapy: the science behind the concept
High-frequency vibration (HFV): advantages and indications
HFV during active treatment
HFV during retention
The biological effect of high-frequency vibration (HFV) on the bone and tooth movement
Non-surgical vs surgical methods to facilitate orthodontic movement
The 5 benefits of high frequency vibration to aligners orthodontics
Clinical Cases.
Lesson 5. Micro-Osteoperforations (MOPs) with Aligners
The three different approaches to accelerate tooth movement
The biological aspect of accelerated tooth movement
How do cytokines affect tooth movement? Literature and clinical trials
The science behind MOPs (Micro-Osteoperforations)
Age limitation of MOPs with aligners
Indications and contraindications of MOPs
The two main goals of MOPs
Step-by-step demonstration of performing micro-osteoperforations (MOPs)
The use of MOPs to accelerate tooth movement and reduce treatment time
Clinical cases.
Lesson 6. Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Treatment (SFOT)
The science behind surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment (SOFT)
Micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) with aligners. Improving aligner treatment accuracy
Cortictomies with bone graft. Clinical protocols
CBCT and clincheck analysis for complex cases
The indications and differential diagnosis
DSD application for surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment (SOFT)
Surgical guides for micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) and corticotomies
The use of SFOT to expand Orthodontic limits
Clinical case analysis.
Lesson 7. Ortho-Orthognathic Cases with Aligners
Decision making algorithms and treatment planning of skeletal Class 2 and Class 3
Step-by-step protocols of digital diagnosis
CBCT and cephalogram evaluation and analysis
Indications for Orthognathic approach
Clinical and biomechanical tips for orthognathic cases with aligners
The importance of the facially driven digital planning for ortho-orthognathic cases
Class 2 ortho-orthognathic cases. From treatment planning to postoperative evaluation
Class 3 ortho-orthognathic cases. From treatment planning to postoperative evaluation
Clinical cases analysis.
Lesson 8. Ortho-Restorative cases with Aligners
Indication to ortho-restorative cases with aligners and case selection
Advantages of over correction in ortho-restorative cases
Shape, Size and color and when only ortho treatment is not enough?
Treatment Planning Ortho-Restorative cases. Digital smile design (DSD)
Crown lengthening. The perio-ortho-resto approach
The perfect combination between Aligners and Restoration. Managing aesthetic ceramic restoration
Analysis of clinical cases.
Why Choose This Aligners Advanced Course?
First, this Aligners Advanced Course is made for orthodontists who already use aligners every day. Also, it shows you how to handle the hard cases that most courses skip. As a result, you can treat complex patients with more confidence.
In addition, you will learn clear aligner therapy step by step. For example, you will see how to plan cases with facial and airway goals in mind. Therefore, your digital plans become more realistic and more predictable.
Moreover, the course explains aligner biomechanics in simple words. For instance, you will learn how TADs support tooth movement with aligners. Because of this, you can control difficult movements much better.
What You Will Get
- Clear protocols for complex clear aligner therapy cases.
- Practical aligner biomechanics with TADs and skeletal anchorage.
- Accelerated orthodontics methods such as vibration and micro-osteoperforation.
- Ortho-restorative and orthognathic planning with aligners.
Accelerated Orthodontics and Real Clinical Results
Furthermore, the course covers accelerated orthodontics in a clear way. For example, you will compare surgical and non-surgical options. Then, you will choose the right method for each patient.
Finally, this Aligners Advanced Course helps you link planning with real results. In short, you will move from theory to practice. So, start today and take your aligner work to the next level.
Who Should Take This Course?
First of all, this course is for orthodontists with aligner experience. Also, it suits doctors who want harder cases. In addition, it helps clinics that offer clear aligner therapy daily.
For example, it is useful when a case does not track. Similarly, it helps when the patient needs surgery. Likewise, it helps when the patient needs new restorations.
Therefore, you will feel ready for complex cases. Moreover, you will read a 3D setup with a critical eye. As a result, you will avoid many common mistakes.
Besides that, you will talk better with the lab. Equally, you will plan with the surgeon from the start. Consequently, the whole team works toward one goal.
Meanwhile, the patient sees a smooth process. Thus, trust grows over time. Hence, case acceptance also improves.
How This Course Helps Your Practice
To begin with, better planning saves chair time. Next, fewer refinements mean happier patients. After that, your results become more stable.
In other words, you finish cases faster. Furthermore, aligner biomechanics becomes easier to apply. For this reason, you can choose attachments with confidence.
In the same way, accelerated orthodontics gives you new options. Then again, you will also learn when not to use them. Above all, you will think like an expert.
Additionally, the lessons are online. So, you can study at your own pace. Besides, you can watch each lesson again later.
Of course, practice makes perfect. Still, a clear method makes practice easier. Overall, this Aligners Advanced Course is a smart step. Finally, join now and grow your skills today.
