OHI-S Aligner Therapy In Children And Teenagers 2.0

The OHI‑S Aligner Therapy in Children and Teenagers 2.0 course is best for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, general dentists, and advanced trainees who want to master evidence‑based protocols for clear aligner therapy in growing patients, with a focus on predictability, safety, and long‑term stability.

Who Should Attend
Orthodontists expanding their expertise in aligner therapy for pediatric and adolescent patients.
Pediatric dentists integrating orthodontic solutions into early treatment planning.
General dentists offering aligner therapy and seeking advanced knowledge for younger patients.
Residents and postgraduate trainees in orthodontics or pediatric dentistry.
Dental technicians and treatment planners involved in aligner case design.
What You’ll Learn
Growth and development considerations: how skeletal and dental changes affect aligner therapy outcomes.
Treatment planning protocols: case selection, staging, and biomechanics for children and teens.
Clinical techniques: managing mixed dentition, eruption guidance, and compliance challenges.
Predictability improvements: strategies to enhance treatment accuracy and stability.
Aesthetic and functional outcomes: balancing cosmetic demands with long‑term oral health.
Case‑based learning: real examples of successful pediatric and adolescent aligner treatments.
Course Details
Organizer: OHI‑S (Online Dental Education Platform)
Format: Online modules with lectures, case studies, and practical demonstrations
Faculty: International experts in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry
Access: 6 lessons (10h 31min)

+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Diagnostic and therapeutic approach with aligners in growing subjects (Invisalign First and Teen)

– The concept and goals of intercepting orthodontics

– Early orthodontic treatment: advantages and indications

– Development of occlusion and interaction with craniofacial growth

– Protocol for the treatment of crossbite

– Deep bite: treatment protocol and tips

– Blocked occlusion: correction methods

– Clinical tips and recommendations for the treatment of aligners

– Features of the treatment of class 2

– The use of intermaxillary elastics: the rule of 3

– Assessment of the stage of maturation of the vertebrae

– Correction of the forced position of the lower jaw: a clinical cases.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Lesson 2.Aligner therapy protocols depending on the patient’s growth stage

– Treatment of growing patients: the main criteria for successful treatment

– Optimal timing for the start of orthodontic treatment

– Improving the quality of cooperation with the patient: factors and recommendations

– Identification of the bone age and growth potential of the patient

– Slow and rapid expansion of maxilla by aligners in early childhood

– Correction of class 2: the protocol of extension of mandible

– Protocol of posterior rotation of the mandible.

Recommended for: Orthodontist, General dentist.

Lesson 3.Clinically predictable ClinChecks® for advanced Precision Wing treatments

– Principles of creating an ideal individual treatment plan

– Professional ClinCheck protocols:

– Movement of single teeth

– Sequential movement protocol

– Retroclination protocol.

– The complexities of MA ClinCheck programming

– Properties of precision wings

– The 3 phases in ClinCheck

– Creating ClinCheck: errors at the technical stage

– Specifying treatment: tips.

Recommended for: Orthodontist, General dentist.

Lesson 4.Aligner treatment in early dentition: management of the three dimensions

– Aligners: features, characteristic, advantages

– Work in the three dimensions:

– Transversal

– Sagittal

– Vertical.

– Maxillary expansion in early treatment

– Early treatment vs Treatment in one phase

– Guidelines in treatment timing with aligners in early dentition

– The proper technical and clinical tips

– The virtual process within the treatment workflow

– Mandibular advancement on patients with class 2:

– Indications

– Timing selecting

– Diagnostic

– Treatment protocol.

– Clinical cases:

– Crossbite

– Class 2

– Crowding

– Deep bite.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 5.Class 2 malocclusions: the hybrid option in kids, teenagers and adults

– Predictability factors in the treatment of aligners
– Appliance for use in combination with aligners
– Motion 3D: application aspects
– Elastic protocols:

– Standart
– Protocol with dystopian canines
– Protocol in adults
– Mixed dentition protocol with deciduous canine.

– Buttons: application methodology
– Sources of anchorage
– Appliance selection criteria
– Treatment sequence
– Strategy for integrating Motion 3D and aligners:

– Treatment of adolescents
– Adult treatment
– Treatment of patients with early bite.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 6.Digital protocol and digital tools for diagnostics, planning and treatment of children and teenagers with Invisalign

– Advantages of digital treatment planning

– Features of treatment of growing patients with aligners: plan and strategy

– iTero Element Scanner: diagnostics, treatment monitoring, analysis of treatment results

– Planning the treatment of a young patient

– Progressive treatment protocol on aligners

– Treatment with Invisalign of cases with severe crowding and protrusion

– Invisalign First treatment strategies and protocols for young patients

– Determination of the optimal age to start treatment: stages of maturation of the cervical vertebrae

– Secrets of effective communication with parents

– Presentation of the treatment plan: advantages of digital visualization

– The concept of DSD: planning the correction of the “gingival smile”.

Recommended for: Orthodontist, General dentist.