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AAO Annual Session: Boston, Massachusetts, May 2nd-5th, 2009

The Invisalign booth at the 109th Annual AAO Session in Boston was packed with orthodontists and their staff eager to learn more about the latest advancements related to the Invisalign system. If you missed any of the presentations, don’t worry you can access them in their entirety below. As a bonus you can now earn CE hours online instantly for doing so.


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Important note: In order to receive 1 CE hour you must complete 2 programs. CE Hour will not be issued for single presentations.

Getting the Most of Your ClinCheck®
by Dr. Sam Daher
ClinCheck is a sophisticated treatment-planning tool used by orthodontists to help design a patient-specific treatment strategy and digitally visualize the results before the onset of treatment. This presentation will explain how to utilize certain simple yet effective ClinCheck strategies to optimize treatment outcomes and help eliminate the need for mid-course correction and refinement. Points covered include: diagnostic set-up and treatment decision-making, using ClinCheck tools efficiently, recognizing what is predictable and what is not, and eliminating mid-course corrections and refinement.
Vivera® Retainers: Advantages and Applications
by Dr. Sam Daher
It has been said that "retention is the most difficult problem in orthodontia; in fact, it is the problem." Post-treatment tooth movement is frustrating for both patient and clinician, and long-term retention remains the best solution. To that end, Vivera retainers combine the advantages of several retainer types, along with patient comfort (which results in compliance), making them the retention ideal. Learn about the unique aspects of this product that make it stand-out in the retention field.


»Take the CE Test for the Two Presentations Above: 2009 AAO CE Test #1

A Systemized Clinical Protocol for Invisalign® Patients
by Dr. Daniel German and Dr. Steve Burke

Get a thorough overview of the steps followed by one of the most successful Invisalign practices from beginning of treatment to end. Doctors German and Burke outline their steps and share tips and tricks they follow throughout treatment. This protocol can be condensed into a short checklist or flow chart that doctors can implement and use for training their teams.
Invisalign Teen™: Exciting New Treatment Possibilities for Your Young Patients
by Dr. Mark J. Perelmuter
Invisalign recently developed an advanced Invisalign appliance, Invisalign Teen, that addresses the specific issues of young patients undergoing Invisalign orthodontic treatment. Dr. Perelmuter will review the advances in the Invisalign Teen appliance, discuss the advantages of offering Invisalign to teenage patients, and exhibit cases that are examples of how your practice can truly succeed in treating younger patients with Invisalign Teen.


»Take the CE Test for the Two Presentations Above: 2009 AAO CE Test #2

Clinical Studies:

Published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, this article presents the results of a study measuring the clinical effectiveness of the compliance indicator available with Invisalign Teen. The study concluded that the Invisalign Teen compliance indicator had considerable promise for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic treatment with Invisalign. Click here to access the article*.

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JCO Article


More Information:

Interested in learning more? There are a variety of ways you can stay up-to-date on the latest Invisalign techniques. Whether participating in our instructor-led courses, participating in an upcoming "Ask the Expert" program or checking out one of the many online CE programs, answers on taking your Invisalign skill to the next level can be found at the Aligntech Institute.


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