Drs. Reinol Gonzalez and Rick Ferguson will tell you where to acquire the free software and then teach you the technique to make clear aligners in office for a fraction of the cost you are currently paying. guide.

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Course Outline:

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• How to use software to design clear aligner tx.
• Which software is free, which you have to pay for and how much it all costs to use.
• How to align teeth quickly and efficiently Tips for ideal movement patterns
• What data is needed and how to obtain it. How to digitize your patient's information.
• How to use an intraoral scanner, CBCT, models or a combination to obtain the information the software will need.
• If you chose to use a company to treatment plan, how to get the data to them for that service.

• What equipment is needed Which intraoral scanners, which 3d printers, which thermoforming machines are recommended.

• Where to outsource this section and the costs associated with outsourcing if you choose to.

• How to 3D print models in office
• How to have your computer talk to your 3d printer (or someone else's 3d printer if you choose to outsource this section).

• How to manage the amount of desired models on the build-plate to optimize material usage and speed.

• How to fabricate clear aligners Which thermoplastic materials to use for aligners, which to use for placing engagers and which to use for retention.
• How to place attachments/engagers

• When in the tx course to place engagers.
• Which teeth to place engagers on and how to orient the engagers in order to maximize desired forces.

 And much more...