What is the Science behind Aligner Attachments/Engagers?

Despite the widespread utilization of aligner attachments/engagers, there is relatively little evidence for their efficacy in the scientific literature. The topic is further complicated by the diversity of clinical opinions regarding their use and effectiveness. Some clinicians use attachments/engagers on almost all the teeth while others use none at all.

This presentation will focus on the evidence for using attachments and provide insight regarding key tooth movements where they are required and review the relative effectiveness of the various designs. The goal of this presentation is to provide quality information to participants so they can make effective decisions regard use of attachments in their aligner treatments.

Learn about the basic aligner attachment/engager designs.
Understand how the various designs deliver biomechanical forces.
Know the relative efficacy of the various attachment designs for specific tooth movements.
Learn about effective tooth movements without the use of attachments/engagers.

Language: english CE credits: 0 Start date: 03-08-2022 Expiration date: 03-08-2025

* The products referred to in this webinar may not be available in all countries and IFU’s may vary from country / region to country / region. For more information please contact your local Straumann entity or distributor.

** The webinar is being recorded. In case you are experiencing issues with the live webinar, due to high traffic, you will be able to enjoy the recorded lecture the following day.

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