Mastering Aligner Treatment Planning: A Hands-On Approach

This course is not just about understanding clear aligner biomechanics—it’s about mastering the complete step-by-step design process so you can create precise, predictable treatment plans on your own using professional software.

Unlike typical aligner courses that focus only on movement concepts, this training teaches you how to design and execute advanced protocols within the software, ensuring optimal biomechanics, structured staging, and efficient force application.

What You Will Learn:

1. The Science Behind the Plastic: Effective Force Application

• How aligner material exerts controlled pressure on teeth.
• Understanding plastic deformation and force decay over time.
• Optimizing aligner efficiency through strategic force distribution.

2. Hinge Movement & Controlled Rotations

• How to execute hinge movements effectively within the software.
• Step-by-step design strategies for achieving predictable rotations.
• Using attachments to enhance rotational control.

3. The Role of Attachments: Precision in Movement

• Designing customized attachments for different types of movements.
• Strategic placement and size optimization for maximum effectiveness.
• Software tools to implement attachments correctly in your designs.

4. Synergistic Movements: Designing Predictable Multitooth Interactions

• How to coordinate tooth movements for efficient staging.
• Avoiding unnecessary round-tripping and unwanted interferences.
• Software techniques for synchronizing complex movements.

5. Round Tripping: When and How to Use It Correctly

• Identifying cases where round tripping is necessary.
• Preventing overcorrection and excessive refinements.
• Step-by-step software guidance for controlled round-tripping.

6. Sequential Distalization: Class II, Division 1 & 2 Corrections

• Distalization mechanics in aligners: how it works and when to use it.
• Optimizing staging for space creation and bite correction.
• Software strategies to ensure controlled sequential distalization.

7. Expansion Mechanics: Creating Space Efficiently

• When and how to expand arches without compromising stability.
• Software settings to implement controlled expansion.
• Predicting and managing side effects.

8. Rotation Mechanics: Advanced Design Techniques

• Avoiding common mistakes in rotation planning.
• The role of aligner trimlines and attachment customization.
• How to test rotation predictability within the software.

9. Deep Bite Mechanics: Sequential Intrusion & Frog Staging

• How to design deep bite correction in a predictable way.
• The role of bite ramps and occlusal adjustments in aligner design.
• Software workflow for creating step-by-step deep bite protocols.

10. Open Bite Mechanics: Designing a Stable Closure Plan

• How to manage vertical discrepancies efficiently.
• Controlling extrusion vs. intrusion to achieve an ideal occlusion.
• Software techniques for simulating and testing bite closure.

11. Extrusion Mechanics: Precision Control for Short Teeth

• Step-by-step software workflow for extrusion cases.
• The role of attachments and force application in extrusion.
• Avoiding excessive forces that lead to unpredictable results.

12. Posterior Intrusion Sequence: Bite Deepening Techniques

• Managing posterior vertical discrepancies within the software.
• Balancing anterior-posterior force application for long-term stability.
• How to stage posterior intrusion effectively in treatment plans.

13. Premolar Extraction Cases: Designing a Seamless Transition

• Planning extractions while maintaining proper anchorage.
• Ensuring root parallelism and space closure efficiency.
• Step-by-step software demonstration for handling extraction cases.

Why This Course is Different

✅ Hands-On Software Training – Not just concepts, but actual design execution.
✅ Structured Protocols – Learn repeatable workflows to ensure treatment success.
✅ Biomechanics + Design – A unique combination that sets you apart from standard aligner providers.
✅ Real-World Case Applications – Understand how to troubleshoot and refine your approach.

By the end of this course, you won’t just understand clear aligner treatments—you’ll know how to design them from scratch with precision and confidence.