Clear Aligner Technique
Author: Sandra Tai
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Quintessence Pub Co
ISBN-10: 0867157771
ISBN-13: 978-0867157772
Publication Date: June 1, 2018
As digital orthodontics continues to evolve at a rapid pace, Clear Aligner Technique serves as an essential clinical handbook for mastering modern orthodontic appliances. This book approaches treatment from a diagnosis and treatment-planning perspective, bridging the gap between time-tested orthodontic principles—such as biomechanics and anchorage—and the application of digital technology. Author Sandra Tai provides a comprehensive guide for orthodontists and dental students looking to achieve superior clinical results and meet the aesthetic demands of modern patients.
The text detail how to utilize specialized software to program suitable treatment plans, design precise digital tooth movements, and execute clinical finishing with excellence. Each chapter explores the management of specific malocclusions and clinical scenarios, providing a roadmap from initial case selection to final retention.
Table of Contents
- A Brief History of the Orthodontic Appliance
- A Comparison Between Edgewise Appliances and Clear Aligners
- Case Selection for Clear Aligner Treatment
- ClinCheck Software Design
- Digital Workflow and Monitoring Treatment
- Troubleshooting, Finishing, and Retention
- Resolution of Crowding and Deep Bite Treatment
- Anterior Open Bite, Class II, and Class III Treatment
- Lower Incisor and Premolar Extraction Treatment
- Orthognathic Surgery and Interdisciplinary Treatment