Aligners Fundamentals
04.09.2026, Vienna
Aligner Fundamentals: Mastering the Basics of Clear Aligner Therapy
Theme: A Deep Dive into case selection, diagnosis, biomechanics, overcoming difficult movement, IPR, attachments types and attachments bonding tips.
Speakers: Dr. Luis Gonzalez and Dr. Saif Al-Zahrooni
Date: Friday, September 04, 2026 Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Vienna, Austria
Language: English and German
Gebühren:
– ÖGAO-Mitglieder: €590
– Nicht-Mitglieder: €690
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 11:00 | CASE SELECTION & BIOMECHANICS FUNDAMENTALS: Case classification system. Movement predictability. Key biomechanical concepts. |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 – 13:00 | ATTACHMENT DESIGN & IPR PLANNING: Movement-specific attachments. Strategic placement rules. IPR Planning Strategy (Safety limits, IPR techniques, IPR timing). |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | 10 GOLDEN RULES FOR CLINCHECK REVIEW – Systematic step-by-step protocol: Initial Setup. Space management. Midlines assessment. Occlusal contacts. Overjet & overbite. Arch Form & Torque. IPR Planning. Attachment design. Staging and movement coordination. Smile esthetics |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Coffee Break |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | TREATMENT MONITORING & TROUBLESHOOTING. Monitoring protocol. The 5-Point quick check. When to request a refinement. Common problems & solutions: Loss of tracking, posterior open bite, anchorage loss, persistent rotations, attachment loss. |
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