2008 Invisalign Summit for Orthodontic Practices
The 2008 Invisalign Summit for Orthodontic Practices celebrated the sea change underway in Invisalign treatment. The Invisalign system is undergoing a profound transformation in the way it will meet your unique needs, and those of your patients.
The Summit was full of information about new products, services, and treatment options to make working with Align easier and more rewarding for your entire team. Doctors got to meet and share ideas, compare cases, discuss best practices, and learn about the latest techniques and treatment options.
If you missed the 2008 Summit, or you attended but want a recap, you’ve come to the right place!
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by Dr. Willy Dayan
 As orthodontists, our objective is not only aligned crowns, but proper root parallelism and torque to ensure long term health and stability. Root control with Invisalign becomes more challenging in cases of: Incisor Extraction, Bicuspid Extraction, Opening Space for Implant Replacement and Retroclined Incisors. How to plan and execute Invisalign treatment for these types of cases is also shared in this presentation.
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» CE Test: "Root Movement with Invisalign"
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by Dr. Sam Daher
 Historically, adult Class II malocclusion has been treated with one of three main options: arch development/upper distalization; extraction; and/or orthognathic surgery. While these treatment options remain the same today, the techniques have evolved over the years. Invisalign has proven to be an effective method in treating Class II malocclusion with all three options successfully and efficently. Dr. Daher shares key strategies and helpful hints to integrate into Class II treatment for a predictable finish.
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» CE Test: "Predictable Treatment of Class II Malocclusion Exclusively with Invisalign
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by Dr. Robert Boyd
 Is your only decision of selecting whether you will recommend fixed appliances over Invisalign based primarily on your own ability to get predictable results? Are there other benefits of Invisalign which would make you more likely to recommend Invisalign over fixed for challenging cases - even if it meant moving outside of your current comfort zone? This presentation focuses on why some patients accept treatment while others do not. Dr. Boyd shows effective ways to increase patient starts by also explaining to potential patients the many levels of important health benefits of Invisalign that occur with Invisalign but not fixed appliances.
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CE Test: "Increasing Patient Acceptance of Invisalign Treatment: Sharing the Benefits
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by Dr. David Ostreicher
 Dr. Ostreicher has started well over 1,000 Invisalign patients and believes you can, too. In this session he shares 52 ideas for promoting and streamlining your Invisalign practice, many of which cost little or nothing to implement. Empower your staff, excite your patients and supercharge your office. ALL team members will gain from this presentation.
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CE Test: "Secrets of a Mega-Invisalign-Practice"
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by Dr. Bill Gierie
 The patient undergoing implant or cosmetic dentistry presents unique challenges to the Invisalign practitioner. Many practitioners simply avoid using Invisalign in these types of cases for fear of not achieving the needed finished tooth positions to allow placement of implants or esthetic restorations. Dr. Gierie presents techniques and strategies to address these perceived limitations along with practical tips for achieving excellent pre-prosthetic orthodontic results using Invisalign. General tips for finishing are also discussed.
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CE Test: "Invisalign for the Restorative/Implant Patient"
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General Session:
Invisalign Elite Premier Provider Dr. Gary Brigham provides insight into the effective treatment of teens with Invisalign. A long-time proponent of Invisalign treatment for teenagers and participant in the Invisalign Teen pilot program, Dr. Brigham shares case examples and his experience treating "the 21st-century teen" with Invisalign. If you are interested in treating your teen patients with Invisalign, or you simply want more information on the Invisalign Teen product, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.
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