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How to Become a Confident, Stress-Free, and Profitable Clear Aligner Provider
Learn how to become a Profitable Clear Aligner Provider with proven strategies to improve workflows, boost patient acceptance, and reduce re
Jesper Hatt DDS
Apr 18, 20255 min read


Attachments - Video demonstration
In a previous post, I described a procedure for bonding attachments. In this post, I've uploaded a video where I show you how to bond attachments (or engagers, as ClearCorrect calls them). In addition, there are a number of tips and tricks to make it easier to bond attachments to the teeth. Clinical tips As you can see in the video, there are some clinical tips along the way. If you have a sandblaster, use it to clean the tooth surface and remove any aphismatic enamel. This
Jesper Hatt DDS
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Ideal timing of attachment / engager bonding
Have you ever wondered if there is an easier protocol for attachment bonding, than at the first stage in the clear aligner treatment? In this post, I'll walk you through our recommended 4 week waiting period from the delivery of clear aligners until bonding attachments/engagers to the teeth. Why use attachments / engagers at all Before we look at the recommendations and protocols, let's look at the reason for this post. Attachments are composite retention elements bonded to t
Jesper Hatt DDS
Jan 9, 20243 min read


Clear aligners - Patient information
When patients come in to receive their clear aligners, they're often excited about what's going to happen. They don't really know what it feels like to have the aligners in their mouth or what it will look like. They also don't really know how it all works in practice - because they haven't tried it yet. Emotional control Practitioners should keep in mind that most patients feel that they are investing a large amount of money in their aligner treatment. It pays to think about
Jesper Hatt DDS
Nov 25, 20235 min read


Delivery of clear aligners I
This is the initial post out of four, focusing on standardizing the initiation of treatment for your clear aligner patients. This approach aims to reduce the time patients spend in the chair while enhancing their overall satisfaction with their treatment. In this post, I discuss the patient experience and how to optimize it. In addition, you'll get an overview of: 3 things you should always check before handing out clear aligners 4 tips for planning attachments/engagers Tips
Jesper Hatt DDS
Nov 2, 20234 min read


Successful Treatment Outcomes with Clear Aligners
Unlock seamless patient treatments with clear aligners: Discover a comprehensive guide to incorporating a 'Plug and Play' system in your dental practice for enhanced clinical confidence and safe clear aligner treatment outcomes. Clinical confidence 90% of dentists who have an interest in starting treating patients with clear aligners feel they lack clinical confidence. As a consequence, 90% of all dentists fail to treat their patients. Initially, this trend might appear reass
Jesper Hatt DDS
Sep 28, 20237 min read


Clear aligners are not magic
This post is about case selection and some of the issues that can arise when working with clear aligners. Challenges during treatment Across 23 countries, we see a worrying trend. More and more dentists are approaching us in the middle of a course of treatment with clear aligners that they have started themselves. They ask for help with treatments that don't follow the digital plan they see on the computer screen. During the course of treatment, they have often already had th
Jesper Hatt DDS
Aug 19, 20237 min read


Reduce the need for additional aligners / revisions
Tips for effective clear aligner treatments Clear aligner treatments such as Invisalign, ClearCorrect, SureSmile or Spark have revolutionized orthodontic treatments by offering a discreet, predictable and comfortable way to straighten teeth. While patients who have been correctly diagnosed, have an optimal treatment plan and optimized digital setup/ClinCheck and follow our recommendations typically receive a highly effective treatment, some patients may experience the need fo
Jesper Hatt DDS
Aug 12, 20236 min read


ClearCorrect - advantages & disadvantages
ClearCorrect was started in 2006 by a dentist. In 2017, Straumann acquired ClearCorrect and has since integrated clear aligners into their other product portfolio. As Straumann had no prior experience with clear aligners. It took a few years before they decided to roll out ClearCorrect in Europe. Because other companies have bought into Straumann in parallel, not all countries in Europe have access to ClearCorrect yet. Brand: Measured by volume of aligners produced, ClearCorr
Jesper Hatt DDS
Jun 26, 202112 min read
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