Mastering Clear Aligners: Troubleshooting, Retention, and Restorative Excellence
Date: Friday 7th March 2025
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: QT Wellington
Address: 90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Speaker: Dr Albert Sharp
CPD Points: 7 CPD Points
Welcome back to the 2025 session of TrioClear™ Mastering Clear Aligners: Troubleshooting, Retention, and Restorative Excellence. This course builds on previous sessions, focusing on troubleshooting, retention strategies for TrioClear™, and integrating clear aligners with restorative dentistry.
What to expect?
Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques:
Uncover the secrets of identifying and pre-empting common challenges in TrioClear™ treatment. From tracking issues to fit concerns, we’ll equip you with the skills to navigate these hurdles seamlessly.
Retention Realities:
Explore the critical phase of retention with a focus on TrioClear™. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining those beautifully aligned smiles long-term. From common retention issues to proactive strategies, this session has it all.
Restorative Enhancements:
Learn how clear aligners offer multiple benefits in restorative dentistry including pre-restorative alignment such as crowns or veneers ensuring a better foundation for the final restoration as well as reduced tooth wear.
Prospective Case Discussions:
Submit your own real-world cases, dissecting your treatment plans, and anticipating potential roadblocks. Engage in collaborative problem-solving with your peers to enrich your practical understanding.
Breakdown of the Course Modules
• Overview of Clear Aligner Technology
• Importance of Troubleshooting and Retention
• Synergy between clear aligners and restorative dentistry
2. Commonly Seen & Pre-empting Issues
• Tracking Issues, Fit Issues and Treatment Progression
• Patient Education, Thorough Examination and communication with patients
3. Monitoring Techniques:
• Regular Follow-up Appointments , Advanced Imaging , Monitoring Tooth Movement and Detecting Potential Issues Early
4. Troubleshooting Techniques:
• Identifying the Root Cause, Adjusting Treatment Plans, Refinement Aligners and Mid-course Corrections
• Common Retention Issues and solutions including Relapse, Discomfort, Pre-Emptive Measures for Retention, Patient Education on Retainers and Monitoring Long-Term Compliance.
5. Restorative Enhancements
• Benefits of using clear aligners for restorative treatments including crowns, veneers and reducing tooth wear to contribute to longevity of restorations.
Prospective Cases:
Please supply photos of prospective cases (with your patient’s consent) to discuss options and possible plans during the course.
• Case Analysis and Anticipating Potential Challenges with YOUR OWN cases
• Group Discussion including Sharing Experiences and Collaborative Problem-Solving
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