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Clear Techniques: Invisalign Explained
Boston, MA •Saturday, May 14, 2016 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis has taught Invisalign courses since 2007, giving over 350 presentations at Align Summits, European Summits, Regional Forums, Clear Technique II Courses and Regional Study Clubs around the country. In this special lecture, Dr. Nicozisis will visit TUSDM to discuss the use of Invisalign technology, and will feature case presentations showing proper technique and use of attachments to correct a variety of malocclusions.
Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Course Information
Lecture topics will include:
Attachment design with force vectors in mind: making the case for beveled/ramped attachments
Discussion will entail understanding how basic biomechanical principals of tooth movement translate to aligners. Attachment design and tooth movement protocol that generate ideal and predictable results in complicated cases will be reviewed. Vectors of force applied to teeth will be discussed from the perspective of maximizing surface area interaction, properly orienting attachment surfaces to the applied vectors of force, and properly placing attachments in relation to the center of resistance and desired direction of movement. Prescription communication will be reviewed in detail to facilitate correspondence with technicians.
Extrusion without the use of auxiliaries in the Invisalign System: ClinCheck and attachment design for predictable extrusive movements
Detailed discussion will review the history of extrusion with aligners, designing attachments and tooth movements to accomplish this movement predictably without the use of elastics and buttons. Case types will all show extrusions on varying teeth; anterior and posterior teeth, maxillary as well as mandibular. Prescription communication regarding attachment and tooth movement design will be reviewed in detail to facilitate correspondence with technicians.
Secrets of a tooth whisperer
Translating the Language of Fixed Appliances to the Lexicon of Aligner Therapy (how to talk to teeth through the technician on the other side of the computer). Rx submission forms reviewed for cases involving Class 2/3 elastics, patients taking Actonel, extractions, pre-implant orthodontics, high erupting cuspids, anterior crossbites, extrusion, torquing, and more!
Invisalign Teen: a case gallery of the plastic fantastic
Cases include “Invisalign Teen” showing proper anterior space closure mechanics, class 2 and 3 elastics, crossbites, anterior open bites, deep bites, ectopic eruption of maxillary cuspids and lower second molars, extreme crowding, applying mesial root tip to anterior teeth, etc. New optimized attachments are evident in most cases. Focus will be spent on effective communication with the technician in the special instruction section on the prescription form.
Co-Lateral Damage: how to prevent upper and lower lateral incisors from wreaking havoc on your ClinCheck treatment plan
More specifically, proper attachment and tooth movement design for correcting rotations, extrusions and root tipping and torquing of lateral incisors will be explained.
Attachment design with force vectors in mind: making the case for beveled/ramped attachments
Discussion will entail understanding how basic biomechanical principals of tooth movement translate to aligners. Attachment design and tooth movement protocol that generate ideal and predictable results in complicated cases will be reviewed. Vectors of force applied to teeth will be discussed from the perspective of maximizing surface area interaction, properly orienting attachment surfaces to the applied vectors of force, and properly placing attachments in relation to the center of resistance and desired direction of movement. Prescription communication will be reviewed in detail to facilitate correspondence with technicians.
Extrusion without the use of auxiliaries in the Invisalign System: ClinCheck and attachment design for predictable extrusive movements
Detailed discussion will review the history of extrusion with aligners, designing attachments and tooth movements to accomplish this movement predictably without the use of elastics and buttons. Case types will all show extrusions on varying teeth; anterior and posterior teeth, maxillary as well as mandibular. Prescription communication regarding attachment and tooth movement design will be reviewed in detail to facilitate correspondence with technicians.
Secrets of a tooth whisperer
Translating the Language of Fixed Appliances to the Lexicon of Aligner Therapy (how to talk to teeth through the technician on the other side of the computer). Rx submission forms reviewed for cases involving Class 2/3 elastics, patients taking Actonel, extractions, pre-implant orthodontics, high erupting cuspids, anterior crossbites, extrusion, torquing, and more!
Invisalign Teen: a case gallery of the plastic fantastic
Cases include “Invisalign Teen” showing proper anterior space closure mechanics, class 2 and 3 elastics, crossbites, anterior open bites, deep bites, ectopic eruption of maxillary cuspids and lower second molars, extreme crowding, applying mesial root tip to anterior teeth, etc. New optimized attachments are evident in most cases. Focus will be spent on effective communication with the technician in the special instruction section on the prescription form.
Co-Lateral Damage: how to prevent upper and lower lateral incisors from wreaking havoc on your ClinCheck treatment plan
More specifically, proper attachment and tooth movement design for correcting rotations, extrusions and root tipping and torquing of lateral incisors will be explained.
Lodging Information
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and offer a Tufts rate to program participants. Because rates vary depending on availability, please book your room early.
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Speaker Information
JONATHAN NICOZISIS, D.M.D., M.Sc. Private Practice, New Jersey. Member of the Angle Society, and Invisalign Certification instructor.
Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date12/15-11/19. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date12/15-11/19. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp.
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In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
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In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for participant no-shows.