AIM: Masterclass Aligner Therapy Course
AIM is part of ELEVATE, our comprehensive education program and clinical services, we provide you with the tools and training to overcome challenges and take your practice to a new level. ELEVATE your practice today with Ormco.
Interested in extending your orthodontic expertise to aligners? We invite you to join the Masterclass Aligner Therapy Course led by Dr. André El Zoghbi*.
Tailored training for orthodontists of all levels: This comprehensive program ensures a deep understanding of the aligner technique, covering all essential aspects necessary for mastery, from fundamental concepts to more complex strategies, regardless of your expertise level.
DURATION
3 days in-person and one webinar
*Dr. André El Zoghbi is a paid consultant for Ormco. The opinions expressed are those of the doctor. Clinicians should use their own judgment in treating patients. Individual patient results may vary.
*Offer is only available for EU/EFTA/UK based doctors attending one of the three above mentioned programs and eligibility may be further limited by doctor’s country of registration
Discount and cases will be effective from Monday after course
1 year Sapphire Elite pricing status will be extended should participant attend multiple Ormco Elevate programs throughout 2025.
3 free of charge Spark cases
Offer not available for ALL German and France based doctors due to German and French legal regulations. Offer awarded only once should participant attend multiple Ormco Elevate programs in 2025.
1st case: free
2nd case: Spark Advanced case submitted and approved
3rd case: free
4th case: Spark Advanced case submitted and approved
5th case: free
Dr. El Zoghbi earned his dental degree from the Lebanese University of Beirut and his Master’s degree in Orthodontics and Orthopaedics from the Paris VII University of France. After his specialty studies, he completed a two-year research program on biomaterials in Orthodontics at the French National Health Research Institute (INSERM), followed by a four-year Associate Assistant Lecturer in Orthodontics at the Paris VII University, giving lectures for postgraduate students along with providing Orthodontic Clinical training at the Hotel Dieu de Paris hospital in Paris.
Paris, France
March 27-29, 2026
Language: French
Biomechanics 101: An introduction to the core principles of aligner biomechanics, including force systems and predictability compared to brackets.
Biomechanics 102: Explores the strategic use of attachments and auxiliaries, overengineering, and how to apply forces smartly for optimal results.
Attachment Bonding: A streamlined protocol for easy, precise bonding using the right tools, materials, and techniques for long-lasting results.
System 101: A detailed look at the Spark system, focusing on clinical preferences and crafting the perfect prescription from the start.
System 102: Learn to master the Approver software with confidence, from 3D controls to reviewing prescriptions like a pro — plus tips and tricks to speed up approvals and spot hidden setup issues.
Spacing: Techniques for managing space in aligner therapy, including attachment design, protocols for anterior and posterior space closure, and strategies for opening spaces for future restorations.
Crossbites: A biomechanical approach to diagnosing and treating posterior crossbites with aligners, focusing on addressing the underlying etiology—not just expansion.
Class II: A comprehensive look at Class II biomechanics with aligners, covering distalization sequencing, anchorage control, and staging for adults—along with the optimal timing and protocols tailored for growing teens.
Class III in Mixed Dentition and Adults From early interceptive approaches in growing patients to managing surgical cases with aligners in adults or lower arch distalization, this session covers it all.
Troubleshooting: Identify, anticipate, and resolve common issues in aligner treatments to keep cases on track and efficient.
Impacted Canines: A comprehensive overview of treating impacted canines using aligners, including CBCT analysis for force system orientation, surgical timing, and biomechanics.
Open Bite: Evidence-based approaches for closing open bites, using molar intrusion along incisor extrusion, TADs, and long-term stabilization strategies.
Deep Bite: Explore tools and protocols for incisor intrusion, molar extrusion, and leveling the occlusal plane for deep bite correction.
