Curriculum
Curriculum
Invisalign's Role in Transforming Comprehensive Dental Care:
The Integrated Approach.
This curriculum focuses on building a solid foundation in Invisalign treatment for general dentists.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Invisalign process, case assessment, and diagnosis.
The training is designed to provide dentists with the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently integrate Invisalign into their practice and an understanding of integrating Invisalign treatment with periodontics, TMJ, occlusion, and sleep apnea considerations. Price: $250 per session.
Session 1
Introduction to Invisalign
- Overview of Invisalign and its benefits as a clear aligner system.
- Understanding the basics of clear aligner technology and materials.
- Patient selection criteria and the suitability of Invisalign for different malocclusions.
- Introduction to treatment planning and setting achievable goals for successful outcomes.
Session 2
Invisalign Treatment Process
- Step-by-step guidance on the Invisalign treatment process.
- Understanding the ClinCheck software and virtual treatment planning.
- Reviewing the role of attachments, interproximal reduction (IPR), and elastics in Invisalign treatment.
- Hands-on exercises for case simulations using Invisalign software.
Session 3
Invisalign Aligner and Attachments
- Mastering Invisalign attachment placement techniques.
- Invisalign biomechanics and indications.
- Understanding aligner modifications to address specific dental conditions.
- Reviewing troubleshooting methods for aligner fit and effectiveness.
Session 4
Comprehensive Cases and Advanced Concepts
- Case presentations and discussions of complex Invisalign cases
- Treatment planning for more challenging malocclusions
- Incorporating interdisciplinary collaboration with specialists
- Review of long-term stability and maintenance of treatment outcomes
- Introduction to adjunctive techniques (e.g. TADs)
Session 5
Periodontics and Invisalign
- Recognizing periodontal implications and limitations for Invisalign treatment.
- Assessing and managing periodontal health before and during clear aligner therapy.
- Reviewing case studies of periodontal cases with Invisalign.
- Collaborating with periodontists for optimal patient care.
Session 6
TMJ and Occlusion Considerations
- Understanding the relationship between occlusion, TMJ, and clear aligner therapy.
- Identifying signs of temporomandibular joint disorders and occlusal issues.
- Planning Invisalign treatment to address occlusal and TMJ concerns.
- Reviewing occlusion-based case studies.
Session 7
Sleep Apnea and Invisalign
- Recognizing the link between dental occlusion and sleep apnea.
- Integrating Invisalign treatment for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
- Understanding the role of mandibular advancement devices in sleep apnea treatment.
- Case presentations of sleep apnea patients treated with Invisalign.