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When selecting a clear aligner system, understanding the strengths and challenges of each brand is crucial. Both SureSmile and Invisalign are popular choices for general practitioners (GPs) and orthodontists. While Invisalign has established itself as a market leader, SureSmile offers unique advantages that make it a worthy contender. Here's a side-by-side comparison to help you make an informed decision for your practice. 1. Brand Recognition Invisalign Advantage: Invisalign

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

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

As dentists, we almost always recommend orthodontic treatment from a functional perspective. Patients often invest in orthodontic treatment from an aesthetic perspective. Since aesthetics is a luxury segment, it's worth considering how you plan your delivery protocol (and your treatment pricing). It's essential to provide patients with an extraordinary experience that doesn't differ greatly from a normal consultation, but still gives the patient the feeling that embarking on

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

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

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

Attachments are not always a requisite element in the process of moving teeth using clear aligners, but they are most often employed to augment their efficiency and predictability. Specifically, Invisalign's optimized attachments are touted for their ability to offer precise biomechanical forces, thereby facilitating desired tooth adjustments. However, the application of optimized attachments hinges on individualized treatment plans and the specific needs of each patient. Jus

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

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

Just because you are working with an aligner system that has a lot of limitations built in, doesn't mean you'll avoid making errors - on the contrary! It sounds so good, but it's pretty bad. It's about the limitations several aligner systems put into their software. Avoid malpractice The intention behind the restrictions seems good enough. The idea is to give general dentists the impression that they cannot make mistakes treating their patients with clear aligners. By introdu

When talking about clear aligners, it is very difficult to get around Invisalign. Invisalign was among the first pioneers to start...