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 based doctors
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 based doctors due to German 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.
Oporto, Portugal
May 30 – June 1, 2025
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Biomechanics 101: Basic principles of aligner biomechanics and its benefits
Biomechanics 102: Focuses on attachments and accessories, overengineering, and overcorrection
Bonding Protocol: Best practice protocol for attachment bonding, bonding agents and techniques
Digital Workflow: Benefits of digital workflows in aligner therapy, available tools and technologies.
System 101: In-depth review of a specific clear aligner system, clinical preferences, and perfect prescription checklist
System 102: Taming the approver software, 3D controls, and perfect prescription checklist for approval
Troubleshooting: Identifying and fixing common issues that arise during clear aligner treatment
Refinements: Major movements that might need fine-tuning, Trugen-XR role in refinements
Spacing: Techniques for spacing in aligner therapy, design of attachments and accessories, protocols used during anterior space closure
Deep Bite: Tools available to correct deep bites, protocols for incisor intrusion, posterior molar extrusion, and leveling the curve of Wilson
Open Bite: Means to treat open bites, TADS during molar intrusion, protocols, and best practices for addressing open bite
Class II: Essential principles of Class II mechanics, optimal distalization protocols for Class II correction in adults
