Step-by-Step 3D Printing Your Own In-Office Clear Aligners

Name: Step-by-Step 3D Printing Your Own In-Office Clear Aligners
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Learn In-Office Clear Aligners from Basics to Designing & 3D Printing Your Own Aligners! Includes our Fast-Track Aligners Basics Course and Special 3D Printing Lessons Taught by Dr. Scherer

$795.00

Category: Online Courses

Description

New Volume 2! Volume 2 highlights new software options for in-office clear aligners and updates the current software options. In the latest update, we now cover advanced techniques with attachments, pontics, and creating aligners with edentulous spaces. Additionally, explore remote monitoring with Dental Monitoring to limit in-office visits!

Are you interested in getting into clear aligner therapy but unsure if they really work? Are you a general dentist interested in getting into orthodontics but not know where to start? Are you an orthodontist ready to reduce you clear aligner laboratory bill? Do you want to be able to 3D print your own aligners in-office affordably?

This innovative and exciting covers diagnosis and treatment planning, how to get started with clear aligner laboratories, the differences in technology, step-by-step clinical procedures from taking records to delivering aligners and monitoring your patients until case completion. This course includes the “Fast Track Clear Aligners” entire curriculum including: the basics to getting you started with clear aligner treatment using traditional and digital methods for recording taking, step-by-step clinical and laboratory workflows, insurance/billing and growing your clear aligner practice through innovative marketing strategies. In addition, this online course features in-office 3D printing in-office (DIY) clear aligners. Create your own branded in-house clear aligners by designing and 3D printing your aligner cases. We teach you the secrets, step-by-step on how to set-up your cases (or outsource setup!) and then 3D print models for aligners, vacuum forming aligners, and then finishing and delivering them to the patient!

The clear aligner course is eligible for up to 33 hours of continuing education credits.

This course utilizes learning skills and educational content that is 50% projection slides and 50% video-based education. We emphasize simulated “LIVE” video-based techniques to demonstrate step-by-step clinical procedures including: impressions, digital scanning, bonding attachments, interproximal reduction (IPR), monitoring and troubleshooting steps, refinement and revision for case finishing, removing attachments and polishing, and placing the patient in retention. Additionally, the in-office aligner modules include step-by-step aligner software featuring ArchForm, Blue Sky Bio, and uLab, 3D printing your own models on Sprintray Pro, Formlabs, and Nextdent printers, and vacuum forming, trimming, and finishing your cases.

Fast Track Dental
National Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
9/1/2020 to 8/31/2022.
Provider ID# 392479

Syllabus

This course utilizes learning skills and educational content that is 50% projection slides and 50% video-based education. We emphasize simulated “LIVE” video-based techniques to demonstrate step-by-step clinical procedures including: impressions, digital scanning, bonding attachments, interproximal reduction (IPR), monitoring and troubleshooting steps, refinement and revision for case finishing, removing attachments and polishing, and placing the patient in retention. Additionally, the in-office aligner modules include step-by-step aligner software featuring ArchForm, Blue Sky Bio, Carestream Dental CS Model +, uLab and 3D printing your own models on Sprintray Pro, Formlabs, and Nextdent printers, and vacuum forming, trimming, and finishing your cases.

To receive the best education possible, this course is broken down into 8 sections:

Section I: Introduction to Clear Aligner Therapy, Principles of Tooth Movement, Identifying Aligner Cases and How to Work With Aligner Manufacturing

Covering the basics of clear aligner treatment, including identifying cases in your practice, diagnosis and treatment planning, and reviewing aligner brand options.

Topics include:

Historical Overview of Clear Aligners
Introduction of Aligner Terminology Unique to Clear Aligners
Goals of Aligner Treatment
Introduction to Orthodontics and How Teeth Move
Fundamentals of Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Identifying Cases in Your Practice
Comparison of Major Clear Aligner Laboratories and Production Methods

Section II: Taking Records, Diagnosis & Treatment Cases, Submitting and Reviewing Cases

Focuses on step-by-step procedures related to record making and taking including charting, photography, x-ray options, analog and digital impressions and submitting cases to clear aligner laboratories.

Topics include:

Overview of Records Necessary for Aligner Therapy
Comprehensive Overview and Clinical Demonstration of Photography Techniques
Making Perfect PVS Impressions Even Align Will Accept
2-Phase Impression Techniques
Digital Technology & Scanning Technology for Making Aligner Treatment Simple
Uploading Cases to Invisalign and ClearCorrect and Evaluating Treatment Setups

Section III: Receiving Cases, Delivering Aligners, Placing Engagers, Performing IPR, Monitoring Treatment, Treatment Revision, Treatment Completion & Retention

A comprehensive review and clinical step-by-step procedural based education focusing on receiving cases in your office, unboxing, placing engagers/attachments, IPR, treatment in ideal cases, and mid-course correction during when treatment doesn’t go perfectly.

Topics include:

Invisalign and ClearCorrect Unboxing Cases and Preparing for Starting Treatment
Delivering Your First Aligner – Clinical Step-By-Step Procedures
Use of Treatment Auxiliaries
Bonding Attachments – Clinical Techniques
Attachments: Size, Shape, and Use
Interproximal Reduction Protocols and Step-by-Step
Successful Treatment with Clear Aligners
Monitoring Treatment and Troubleshooting When Teeth Don’t Move
Finishing Treatment and Retention
Make Your Own Clear Retainers

Section IV: Business Skills For Incorporating Aligners Into Practice

This section is a great way to get started with growing your practice and getting ready for doing more clear aligners. Preparing the office for both the clinician and teams to do more aligner treatment!

Topics include:

Choosing Treatment Options
Setting Fees for Clear Aligner Treatment
Overview of Insurance Benefits and Billing
CDT Codes for Orthodontics & Aligners
Using Social Media to Grow Your Practice
Case Presentation Skills
Teamwork Approach in Clear Aligner Practice
Remote Monitoring with Dental Monitoring

Section V: Case Gallery

Clear Aligners ROCK! This section highlights some of the cases and clinical conditions where clear aligner therapy is perfect. Emphasis is placed on great starting cases and treatment appropriate for your first case.

Section VI: Introduction to In-Office Aligner Therapy

This section introduces and lays the foundation for how in-office aligner systems are made, they way they work, and approaches to implementing in a general practice or orthodontics practice! We also discuss why in-office aligners help rescue cases done by major laboratories and how to brand your in-office aligner systems!

Topics include:

In-Office Clear Aligner Workflows
Staging Production of Aligners
Tracking Cases
Identifying Key Team Members for Producing Aligners
Using In-Office Aligners When Big Labs Don’t Work
Case Revisions When Cases Aren’t Tracking Well
Case-Presentation Skills

Section VII: Laboratory and Software Workflows for In-Office Aligners

Choosing the right software, laboratory equipment, and laboratory systems before jumping into in-office aligners is key! This captivating section of the online course covers the fundamental equipment needed, material choices for aligner trays, attachment templates, and retainers, and step-by-step software designing clear aligner cases!

Topics include:

What Equipment Do I Need to Purchase?
Designing Efficient In-Office Production Areas
What Vacuum Forming Material is Best for In-Office Aligners?
What Software Can We Use to Design Aligners Cases?
Step-by-Step with ArchForm software
Step-by-Step with Blue Sky Bio software
Step-by-Step with uLab software
Step-by-Step with Carestream Dental CS Model+
Step-by-Step using eXceed
Creating Pontics with uLab
Creating Refinement Aligners with Carestream Dental CS Model+
Outsourcing design for 3D printing and in-office aligner production

Section VIII: Step-by-Step Laboratory Techniques for In-Office Aligner Fabrication

The secrets of in-office aligner production covered in detail step-by-step! This amazing section gets down to the details and workflows used to 3D Print dental models, cleaning and light curing the models, vacuum forming aligners, attachment trays, retainers, trimming and polishing, and delivering to the patent.

Topics include:

How Does 3D Printing Work and What Printers are Available for Aligners?
What Resins Can we Use for 3D Printing?
Cleaning, Post-Processing, and Light Curing Aligner Models
Printing Aligner Models with the Sprintray Pro 3D Printer
Printing Aligner Models with the Formlabs 3D Printer
Printing Aligner Models with the Nextdent 3D Printer
Printing Stacked Models with the Nextdent 3D Printer
Vacuum Forming for Attachment Templates
Vacuum Forming for Aligner Trays
Trimming & Polishing Techniques
Fabricating Aligners with Pontics
Fabricating Aligners with Edentulous Spaces
Packaging Aligners
Delivering In-Office Aligners

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Course

Introduction to Fast Track Clear Aligners & Step-by-Step In-Office Aligner Workflows

Section I – Introduction to Clear Aligner Therapy, Principles of Tooth Movement, Identifying Aligner Cases, and Working with Aligner Manufacturers

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Clear Aligner Basics
Chapter 2 – History of Aligner Treatment
Chapter 3 – Goals of Clear Aligner Treatment
Chapter 4 – Principles of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Chapter 5 – Fundamentals of Diagnosis & Treatment Planning for Clear Aligners
Chapter 6 – Identify Clear Aligner Cases in Your Practice
Chapter 7 – Overview of Aligner Brands & Manufacturing Processes

Section II: Taking Records, Diagnosis & Treatment Cases, Submitting and Reviewing Cases

Chapter 1 – Record Taking for Clear Aligner Therapy
Chapter 2 –Clinical Photography for Clear Aligners
Chapter 3 – Radiographs and X-Ray Records for Clear Aligners
Chapter 4 – Making Impressions for Clear Aligners
Chapter 5 – 2-Phase Impressions Technique
Chapter 6 – Digital Impression Techniques for Clear Aligners
Chapter 7 – Digital Impressions with the Medit i500
Chapter 8 – Digital Impressions with the Carestream Dental CS 3700
Chapter 9 – Submitting Cases to Doctor Portals for Aligner Services
Chapter 10 – Reviewing Treatment Setup and Ordering Aligners
Chapter 11 – ClearCorrect Rebrand and Update

Section III: Clinical Procedures from Delivering Aligners to Treatment Completion

Chapter 1 – Unboxing and Evaluating Aligner Kits
Chapter 2 – Delivering the First Set of Aligners
Chapter 3 – Use of Treatment Auxiliaries
Chapter 4 – Attachments – How They Work and How to Place
Chapter 5 – Attachments – Shapes, Sizes, and Use
Chapter 6 – Interproximal Reduction – Step by Step
Chapter 7 – Monitoring Treatment Progress & Troubleshooting When Things Don’t Go Perfect
Chapter 8 – Refinement, Revision, or Midcourse Correction… Getting Things Back on Track
Chapter 9 – Evaluating When Cases are Near Completion and When to Get it Done
Chapter 10 – Treatment Completion: Removing Attachments, Retention Techniques, and Fabricating In- Office Retainer

Section IV: Business Skills For Incorporating Aligners Into Practice

Chapter 1 – Knowing Treatment Options & How to Set Fees
Chapter 2 – Identify New and Potential Aligner Patients
Chapter 3 – Billing Strategies for Dental Coverage & Insurance
Chapter 4 – 7 Comprehensive Steps to Increased Aligner Case Flow
Chapter 5 – Remote Monitoring with Dental Monitoring

Section V: Case Gallery

Chapter 1 – Case 1
Chapter 2 – Case 2
Chapter 3 – Case 3
Chapter 4 – Case 4

Section VI: Introduction to In-Office Aligner Therapy

Chapter 1 – Traditional Applications of In-Office Clear Aligners
Chapter 2 – Comparing the Process of Traditional Aligner Laboratories vs. In-Office Aligners
Chapter 3 – In-Office Workflows and Considerations Before Getting Started
Chapter 4 – In-Office Clear Aligners When Traditional Methods Fail
Chapter 5 – Case-Presentation and Branding Your Own Aligners

Section VII: Introducing Laboratory and Software Workflows for In-Office Aligners

Chapter 1 – Understanding Laboratory Methods & Equipment Needed (Vacuum, Printers etc)
Chapter 2 – Reviewing Material Options for In-Office Aligners
Chapter 3 – Materials Update – New Materials
Chapter 4 – Software Options for In-Office Aligners
Chapter 5 – Case Driven In-Office Aligner Step-by-Step & Qualities of a “Good Scan”
Chapter 6 – Downloading STL Files from the Intraoral Scanner
Chapter 7 – Cleaning Up “Non-Ideal” Scans Using Meshmixer with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 8 – Software Introduction: Archform
Chapter 9 – Software Step-by-Step: Archform
Chapter 10 – Software Introduction: ULab
Chapter 11 – Software Step-by-Step: uLab
Chapter 12 – Creating Pontics in uLab
Chapter 13 – Software Step-by-Step: Blue Sky Plan
Chapter 14 – Software Introduction and Step-by-Step: Carestream Dental CS Model+
Chapter 15 – Creating Refinement Aligners with Progress Scan: Carestream Dental CS Model+
Chapter 16 – Working with Exceed

Section VIII: Step-by-Step In-Office Aligner Laboratory Fabrication

Chapter 1 – Reviewing 3D Printers and Printing Technology for Aligners with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 2 – Selecting the “Best” 3D Printer for In-Office Clear Aligners
Chapter 3 – Getting the Sprintray Pro 3D Printer Ready for Printing Clear Aligner Models
Chapter 4 – 3D Printing Clear Aligner Models with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 5 – Printing Clear Aligner Models with Formlabs Printer
Chapter 6 – Working with the Nextdent 5100 3D Printer in Orthodontics
Chapter 7 – Getting the Nextdent 5100 Ready for Printing & 3D Printing Models
Chapter 8 – Washing and Curing Techniques for 3D Printing with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 9 – Finishing & Curing Clear Aligner Models from the Sprintray Pro
Chapter 10 – Vacuum Forming Models for Attachment Templates Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 11 – Vacuum Forming Models for Aligners Printed with Sprintray Pro
Chapter 12 – Trimming and Polishing Attachment Templates Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 13 – Trimming and Polishing Aligners Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 14 – Cleaning Up and Maintaining the Sprintray Pro
Chapter 15 – Finishing & Curing Models Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 16 – Vacuum Forming for Attachment Templates & Aligners Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 17 – Trimming and Polishing Attachment Templates Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 18 – Trimming and Polishing Aligners Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 19 – Finishing & Curing Models Nextdent
Chapter 20 – Vacuum Forming Attachment Templates & Aligners with Nextdent
Chapter 21 – Trimming & Polishing Aligners with Nextdent
Chapter 22 – Printing Stacked Models with Nextdent
Chapter 23 – Finishing & Curing Stacked Models Nextdent
Chapter 24 – Fabricating Aligners with Pontics
Chapter 25 – Fabricating Aligners with Edentulous Spaces
Chapter 26 – Packaging Aligners for a Beautiful Case Presentation
Chapter 27 – Delivering Aligners to the Patient
Chapter 28 – Summary of In-Office Aligner vs. Traditional Methods

Course Completion & CE Credits

Course Completion & CE Credits

FAQs

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

For as long as you like! After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.

Will I be able to follow-along?

Absolutely! Our course is an interactive, self-guided journey through digital dentistry techniques. Included are interactive files for you to be able to work closely with the instruction given on the screen.

Dr. Melissa Shotell, DMD, MS

Dr. Melissa Shotell is a Board Certified Orthodontist and practices in a multi-specialty practice in Sonora, CA focusing on the interplay of Orthodontics and restorative treatment. Dr. Shotell received her DMD at Nova Southeastern University and advanced hospital training a General Practice Residency Certificate from The Ohio State University. After spending years in general practice treating a broad range of patients, Dr. Shotell returned to complete a certificate and master’s degree in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University. At Loma Linda University, Dr. Shotell focused her training on cutting-edge three dimensional imaging technology for diagnosis and treatment planning for interdisciplinary dentistry. Dr. Shotell considers education to be her passion and regularly consults and lectures on dental technology, clear aligner therapy, orthodontics, office efficiency and workflow, and teamwork.