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Participants must have completed at least two years of full-time orthodontic specialty training within a certified university residency program. If your status as an orthodontic specialist is unverifiable, access will be revoked without a refund.
What's included in the course:
On-demand video lessons on 6 unit topics
Original release date: 8/23/2023 Expiration date: 8/23/2026
On-demand ClinCheck case review videos
Engage with our expert aligner faculty with unlimited Q&A in the private Aligner Fellowship 2.0 Facebook Group.
25 hours CPD of Structured learning focused on the Invisalign® aligner system. This CPD course meets the criteria for the GDC's development outcome C. Your CPD Attendance Verification Certificate will be issued upon submission of your assessment and course evaluation.
The course content will remain in your account for future access as long as we host the course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
UKI Fundamentals of Aligner Orthodontics is meticulously designed for orthodontic professionals eager to master the art of aligner therapy. This comprehensive course provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of aligner tooth movement, with a focus on the critical differences between force-driven and displacement-driven systems.
Embark on a journey to hone your skills in designing digital treatment plans tailored for the most common aligner-eligible malocclusions. Learn to design force systems adeptly, leveraging optimized attachment solutions or conventional mechanics to effectively treat various malocclusions, including deep bites, open bites, Class II and III malocclusions, and early treatment scenarios. Join us in "UKI Fundamentals of Aligner Orthodontics" and transform your practice with the power of advanced aligner technology. Empower yourself to deliver consistent results confidently using all the latest Invisalign technology.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Participants must have a comprehensive understanding of orthodontic biomechanics, at least two years of full-time orthodontic practice, and advanced training.
Teaching methods: online video lectures, online video ClinCheck case reviews, downloadable written articles, supporting handouts, Facebook group Q&A and case sharing, and check-for-understanding unit assessments.
You will keep access to the content and community discussion areas in perpetuity.
UKI FUNDAMENTALS OF ALIGNER ORTHODONTICS COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon course completion, participants will gain the following:
- A thorough understanding of aligner tooth movement fundamentals with a focus on force-driven versus displacement-driven systems.
- Ideal digital treatment plan design methods for the majority of aligner-eligible malocclusions.
- The ability to design force systems, when conditions and thresholds are met, to use either optimized attachment solutions or to apply conventional mechanics for effective aligner malocclusion treatment planning, including deep bite, open bite, Class II, Class III, and early treatment
- Detailed design applications for adolescent aligners, where Phase 1 movements may be indicated.
- A strategic thought process for addressing refinements and occlusal finishings unique to aligner treatment.
UKI Fundamentals of Aligner Orthodontics course units:
- Unit 1 – Biomechanics of Orthodontics
- Unit 2 – Systematic ClinCheck Review
- Unit 3 – Vertical Dimension
- Unit 4 – Anteroposterior Discrepancies
- Unit 5 – Phase 1 / Invisalign First
- Unit 6 – Structured Refinement and Finishing Considerations
- Bonus Content – Two Advanced Extraction Lessons