Abstract

In-Office Aligner Treatment for Children- Is It the Future?

by Haubrich Julia

After more than twenty years of experience in aligner orthodontics, almost all tooth movements can be performed completely with aligners alone or in combination with other techniques. As a result, aligner orthodontics has become established worldwide and is considered one of the most innovative orthodontic techniques that will be indispensable in the future. The treatment offers a number of advantages over fixed appliance techniques especially for young patients as it provides an almost invisible and comfortable treatment option with fewer potential side effects than conventional fixed appliances such as decalcifcations or root resorptions. Due to continuous development of aligner orthodontics in recent years, the treating clinician now has the option of in-office aligner fabrication in addition to the outsourced aligner technique. The lecture will give an overview of the possibilities today showing several examples of in-office aligner orthodontics in the early and late mixed dentition.

Learning Objectives

After this lecture, you will be able to distinguish between outscourced and in-office aligners
After this lecture, you will be able to see alternatives to formerly used orthodontic treatments in young patients.
After this lecture, you will be able to understand the benefits of aligner orthodontics in young children