A-P Correction

Prescribing Precision Cuts (PDF)
Learn how to prescribe Precision Cuts to facilitate the use of buttons and elastics for anchorage control when treating Class II & III patients for sagittal corrections during Invisalign treatment. Also included are tips to consider in planning and executing these treatments.

For more Information on using buttons and elastics to treat Class II/III patients with Invisalign:

CE Case Study: Class II Deep Bite (Dr. Schwartz)

CE Case Study: Class II Severe Overbite (Dr. Perelmuter)

Focus On: Anterior Open Bite

Archived Ask the Expert Webinar:
Auxiliary Techniques for A-P Correction with Invisalign

Download Dr. Sam Daher's 5 Tips for Class II Correction with Invisalign and Elastics (PDF)

Invisalign Innovations

Invisalign aligners are available with Precision Cuts - pre-cuts designed to help you treat Class II and Class III patients, eliminating the need to manually cut aligners

Extrusions

Auxiliary Techniques: Extrusions (PDF)
Shows the most widely used technique of using buttons and elastics to extrude a tooth.

Button Kit

Invisalign® Button Kit
Align Technology offers you an effective solution for achieving additional tooth movement for use at any point during treatment with Invisalign. The Invisalign Button Kit enables you to attach clear and aesthetic buttons and elastics to achieve additional movement as you treat your patients. Use of the Button Kit complements your existing skills and provides you with more control by helping you to correct extrusions, rotations, and maintain Class II and III anchorage control with Invisalign Aligners.