Clear aligners have their strengths and weaknesses. Understanding these nuances, along with proper consideration in the digital treatment planning phase, will have a significant influence on the predictability and quality of final outcomes. Join us as we review important recommendations to provide improved efficiency and predictability of clear aligner outcomes.

  1. Have an improved understanding of important diagnostic and biomechanical considerations associated with predictable clear aligner outcomes.
    2. Have improved knowledge on how to set up a digital treatment plan to address deep bite malocclusions.
    3. Have improved knowledge on how to set up a digital treatment plan to address anterior open bites.

Dr. Maz Moshiri is a faculty member for Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign, educating orthodontists on the appropriate use of the appliance internationally. He is also the co-founder of the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, an online residency that has educated thousands of doctors worldwide on the proper treatment planning and use of clear aligners.
Currently, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the orthodontic residency program at the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University, with a focus on clear aligners. He serves on the clinical advisory board for LightForce Orthodontics, and Orthodontic Partners. He serves as the Associate Editor for the Voice of an Expert column for the AJODO Clinical Companion. Dr. Moshiri is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics as well as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.