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Prof. Em. Dr. Ravindra Nanda

Dr. Ravindra Nanda is Professor Emeritus and former Head of Division of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut, Farmington, U.S.A. Currently, he is also Adjunct Professor at The ADA Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA.

He received his dental and orthodontic training first at the Kong Georges Medical College, Lucknow, India and then from Nymegen, The Netherlands and the University of Connecticut. He also received a Ph.D. from the University of Nymegen. Since 1972 he has been associated with the University of Connecticut in various academic roles including Chair of Orthodontics from 1991 to 2017.

He has authored with his colleagues more than 300 scientific papers. He is Editor-in-Chief of Progress in Orthodontics. He is also an associate editor of Journal of Clinical Orthodontics.

He is the Past President of North Atlantic Component of Angle Society. He is a Honorary Fellow of WFO and has given prestigious Mershon Lecture and Angle Heritage Award Lecture at AAO meetings and Sheldon Friel Lecture at EOS Congress. He has been recognized with various awards from numerous international orthodontic organizations including honorary memberships.
He has worked extensively in the area of biomechanics, temporary anchorage devices and on improving orthodontic care. He is highly sought after speaker at national and international orthodontic organizations.

Dr. Nanda has authored ten text books. His recent book is Principles and Biomechanics of Aligner Orthodontic Treatment (with Castroflorio, Garino and Ojima).

Prof. Em. Dr. Ravindra Nanda, Connecticut, USA

Shape Memory Direct Printed Aligners : A New Paradigm

Recent studies have confirmed the clinical experience that the thermoformed aligners do not have the predicted efficacy for various orthodontic tooth movements. Primary problem has been the plastic material used for thermoformed aligners. It is stiff, does not adapt to teeth unless a bite force is used for first two days which results in its deformation. Along with deformation at the gingival level the magnitude of force delivered is very high and decay is fast; both are undesirable.
Recently Graphy from Korea has introduced new resin material TC-85 which has shape memory properties and allows direct printing of aligners. This presentation will describe the evidence-based studies, will discuss the workflow and advantages of using shape memory aligners. Clinical cases will be presented by me and other speakers,

Dr. Kenji Ojima D.D.S, M.D.Sc

Master of Dental Science M.D.Sc.
President of Japan Academy of Aligner Orthodontics
Adjunct Professor University of Torino(Italy) Orthodontics Depertment Editor of Journal of Aligner Orthodontic Quintessence
Director of Smile Innovation Orthodontics(Tokyo Japan)
Dr. Kenji Ojima is the President of Japan Academy of Aligner Orthodontics.

He studied Dentistry at the University of Showa (Tokyo-JAPAN) and
received his postgraduate training in Orthodontics at the University of
Showa. Dr. Ojima is adjunct professor at the department of Orthodontics at the University of Torino in Italy. He also earned an MDSc from the University of Innsbruck in Austria. Dr. Ojima is a very successful speaker at congresses around the world. He is a scientific researcher and publishes articles about aligner treatment. Dr. Ojima owns three private practices as a specialist for orthodontics in Tokyo with Dr. Chisato Dan, Dr. Watanabe and Dr. Kumagai.

Dr. Kenji Ojima D.D.S, M.D.Sc, Tokyo, Japan

Redefine Aligner Orthodontics

Almost 100 years have passed since Remensnyder proposed aligner orthodontics in 1926, and with the introduction of CAD/CAM by Align Technology with Invisalign, the last 25 years have seen aligner orthodontics applied in many clinical practices worldwide. More recently, revolutions in the industry, including CAD, simulation software for orthodontic treatment with aligners, the increasing performance of 3D printers, and the emergence of new aligner materials have triggered an increase in the quality of digital in-office aligner systems. Not only has aligner production shifted from 3rd party commission to in-house production, but the concept of aligner orthodontics has also changed dramatically, changing the workflow of treatment, treatment planning, and treatment outcomes. The conventional wisdom in aligner orthodontic treatment, which is commissioned by conventional companies, is poised to change drastically, here and now. This lecture will redefine the fundamental concept of aligner orthodontic treatment.

Prof. Dr. Benedict Wilmes

Dr. Wilmes completed his postgraduate training in oral surgery at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Muenster, Germany. Following this, he pursued a postgraduate degree in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics at the University of Duesseldorf, Germany. In 2013, he was appointed as a Professor at the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Duesseldorf. With over 200 published articles and textbook chapters to his name, Dr. Wilmes is a prolific author. He serves as a reviewer for numerous esteemed journals and has delivered more than 300 lectures and courses in 70 different countries worldwide. Dr. Wilmes specializes in digital orthodontics and is particularly interested in exploring new CAD/CAM technologies for non-compliant and invisible orthodontic treatment strategies, such as TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) and aligners. He has contributed significantly to the field with his invention of various innovative treatment modalities, including mini-implant borne expansion (MARPE), Hybrid Hyrax, Mesialslider, Beneslider, and the Benefit mini-implant system. Recognizing his outstanding contributions, Dr. Wilmes has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. These include the First Prize of the German Orthodontic Society in 2007, the First Prize of the European Orthodontic Society in 2009, the First Prize of the German Society for Lingual Orthodontics in 2018, and the Award of the International Academy of Clear Aligners in 2019. Dr. Wilmes serves as an Editorial Board Member for various international journals, including the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, Bioengineering, the Journal of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society, and the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics. Additionally, he holds active membership in the Angle Society (Eastern Component).

Prof. Dr. Benedict Wilmes, University of Duesseldorf, Germany

Overcoming aligner limitations by using mini-implant borne sliders and ex-panders

An increasing number of patients seek orthodontic treatment with aligner therapy. Bodily tooth movement with aligner therapy is challenging when relying on aligners alone. Whilst there are limited reports of successful bodily molar movements of up to 1-2 mm in the literature, a very long treatment time, many refinements and a high lev-el of patient compliance are expected. Moreover, the potential side effects of intermax-illary elastics must be considered in terms of shift of the anchorage teeth; this might be a severe problem especially in unilateral elastics applications with the potential for de-velopment of a midline shift, arch rotation and a jaw discrepancy, and transverse occlu-sal canting. To avoid this anchorage loss and the high demand on elastic wear, ortho-dontic mini-implants may be used. Currently, the alveolar process and the IZC region are still the most preferred insertion sites for mini-implants. However, due to a failure rate and the risk of root damage, insertion in these areas is far from satisfactory. Addi-tionally, a bodily tooth movement is not granted. On the other hand, the anterior pal-ate provides much better conditions for the insertion and stability of skeletal anchor-age devices, as the amount and quality of the available bone is far superior. In this course, the combination of mini-implant-borne appliances and aligners is presented to achieve more predictable and faster results in aligner therapy.

Dr. Domingo Martin

• B.A. University of Southern California.
• M.D. University of Basque Country
• D.D.S. University of Basque Country
• M.S. in Orthodontics University of Valencia
• Active Member Angle Society of Europe
• Past President of the Angle Society 2014-2016
• Diplomate of the European Society of Orthodontics (EBO) 2008
• Creator of FAS – FACE Aligner System
• Has lectured in more than 40 countries worldwide

Dr. Domingo Martin, Clínica Martín Goenaga, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain

FAS: Paradigm Shift in the Aligners Era

My presentation will be about orthodontics and not about aligners. I will stress on our unique diagnostic protocol in FAS and demonstrate why it should be vertical first if you want to obtain function and esthetics. The key to success is all about diagnosis.It’s not about the plastic, it’s not about treatment mechanics, it´s all about diagnosis and this is what I will focus on.

Dr. Tommaso Castroflorio PhD, Torino, Italy

Dr. Castroflorio obtained his DDS Degree from the University of Torino, Italy, in 1998; in 2001 he was certified as a Specialist in Orthodontics summa cum laude from the same University. In 2007 he obtained his PhD in Human Morphology from the University of Milan, Italy. In 2009 he completed a postgraduate course in Orofacial Pain at the University of New Jersey, USA.

He has served as a researcher and aggregate Professor of the Chair of Orthodontics and of the Specialization School of Orthodontics of the Dental School of the University of Torino, Torino, Italy. Between 2019 and 2022 he has been the educational and clinical coordinator of the Specialization School of Orthodontics of the University of Torino. Moving to private practice he has kept research interests focused on the biology of orthodontic tooth movement, aligner orthodontics predictability, orthodontic materials, sleep and awake bruxism.

He is author or co-author of more than 100 publications on peer-review journals, national dental journals and of chapters of books, and member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics and of Seminars in Orthodontics. He has lectured in Europe, Asia and America since 2014. He is an European Board of Aligner Orthodontics (EBAO) certified orthodontist.
Dr. Castroflorio is an active member of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO), member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS), International member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO).

He is a founding member and past-president of the European Aligner Society (EAS).
His private practice is located in Torino, Italy.

Dr. Tommaso Castroflorio PhD, Torino, Italy

Precongress course: Biomechanics of Aligner Orthodontics – abstract

Aligner orthodontics has gained significant popularity as an alternative to traditional braces due to its aesthetic appeal and comfort. The biomechanical principles that underlie aligner orthodontics play a crucial role in achieving successful outcomes.

The biomechanics of aligner orthodontics revolve around controlled force application, tooth movement, and tissue response.

Efficient biomechanics in aligner orthodontics involves consideration of attachment design and optimized force systems. Attachments are tooth-colored shapes bonded to teeth, aiding in torque, rotation, and extrusion movements. Optimized force systems ensure that forces are directed along the desired movement path, reducing unnecessary strain on surrounding tissues.

Understanding and manipulating the biomechanics of aligner orthodontics is essential for orthodontists to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. This approach requires careful treatment planning, considering the mechanics required for each patient’s specific malocclusion. As aligner orthodontics continues to evolve, advances in material science and treatment planning software contribute to refining biomechanical strategies, enhancing treatment efficiency, and expanding the scope of cases that can be successfully treated with aligners.

Congress lecture: Invisalign aligners: from basic research to clinical application
– abstract

In recent years aligner orthodontics has grown very fast since an increasing number of patients have sought esthetic and comfortable alternative to fixed appliances.
The application of an orthodontic force produces a tissue reaction that is the result of the perturbation generated by the orthodontic appliance and the modeling and remodeling of the alveolar bone.
Aligners provide intermittent orthodontic forces and despite their spread among the orthodontic community, there are still doubt relating to the bone metabolism induced by this kind of appliances.
Several researches demonstrated that aligners seem to be capable of inducing the same biological responses described for fixed appliances, at least in the very early stages of the orthodontic treatment. On the basis of this consideration biomechanics of aligner orthodontics should be optimized in order to permit the control of complex movements like the bodily movement of maxillary molars, derotation of rounded teeth, torque control and anterior extrusion.

Dr. Francesco Garino, Torino, Italy

• M.D degree, University of Torino
• Specialty in orthodontics, University of Padova
• Diplomate European Board of Orthodontics (EBO)
• Diplomate European Board of Aligner Orthodontics ( EBAO)
• Affiliate Member Angle Society North Atlantic
• Active memberSIDO (Italian Orthodontic Society)
• Past President European Aligner Society (EAS) 2018-2019
• Editor Journal of Aligner of Orthodontics
• Founding member Accademia Italiana di Ortodonzia (AIDOR)
• International Member American Association of Orthodontics (AAO)
• Member European Society of Orthodontics (EOS)
• Active member European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO)
• Fellow World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO)
• Chief dental officer Winter Olympic Games Torino 2006
• Editor and co author of one book on aligner orthodontics and author of more then 80 articles in orthodontics
• Speaker in Congress and courses in Europe, Middle East,Asia and USA
• His clinical interest focused on early treatment, aligner orthodontics and all digital technologies applied into orthodontics from diagnosis to therapy.

Dr. Francesco Garino, Torino, Italy

Precongress course: Aligner Orthodontics: from basic science to clinical application – abstract

Aligner orthodontics has gained significant popularity as an alternative to traditional braces due to its aesthetic appeal and comfort. The biomechanical principles that underlie aligner orthodontics play a crucial role in achieving successful outcomes.

The biomechanics of aligner orthodontics revolve around controlled force application, tooth movement, and tissue response.

Efficient biomechanics in aligner orthodontics involves consideration of attachment design and optimized force systems. Attachments are tooth-colored shapes bonded to teeth, aiding in torque, rotation, and extrusion movements. Optimized force systems ensure that forces are directed along the desired movement path, reducing unnecessary strain on surrounding tissues.

Understanding and manipulating the biomechanics of aligner orthodontics is essential for orthodontists to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. This approach requires careful treatment planning, considering the mechanics required for each patient’s specific malocclusion. As aligner orthodontics continues to evolve, advances in material science and treatment planning software contribute to refining biomechanical strategies, enhancing treatment efficiency, and expanding the scope of cases that can be successfully treated with aligners.

Congress lecture: Aligner Orthodontics: biomechanics in the clinical practice
– abstract

In recent years aligner orthodontics has grown very fast since an increasing number of patients have sought esthetic and comfortable alternative to fixed appliances.
The application of an orthodontic force produces a tissue reaction that is the result of the perturbation generated by the orthodontic appliance and the modeling and remodeling of the alveolar bone.
Aligners provide intermittent orthodontic forces and despite their spread among the orthodontic community, there are still doubt relating to the bone metabolism induced by this kind of appliances.
Several researches demonstrated that aligners seem to be capable of inducing the same biological responses described for fixed appliances, at least in the very early stages of the orthodontic treatment. On the basis of this consideration biomechanics of aligner orthodontics should be optimized in order to permit the control of complex movements like the bodily movement of maxillary molars, derotation of rounded teeth, torque control and anterior extrusion.

Dr. Pedro Costa Monteiro

DDS by FMDUP 2002 FMDUP U. Porto Portugal
MSC Orthodontics 3 years full time by ISCS-Norte 2008 Portugal
Exclusive Ortho at Oporto Portugal
Vice President of the Portuguese Aligner Society SPAD
Active Member EOS – European Orthodontic Society since 2022

Speaker Ormco – Damon system – 2015-2018
Speaker Invisalign – 2019 -2023
Speaker & KOL Dental monitoring since 2019

Dr. Pedro Costa Monteiro, Clínica PCMFG, Porto, Portugal

Surgery & Aligners

This lecture delves into the synergistic relationship between clear aligner technology and orthognathic surgery in addressing complex dental and skeletal irregularities. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, it explores how the integration of clear aligners enhances surgical outcomes and patient experience. The lecture provides an overview of the latest advancements in clear aligner technology, demonstrating its role in pre-surgical planning and post-surgical stabilization. Case studies highlight the precision and efficiency gained through this combination, underscoring improved aesthetic and functional results. The session aims to equip dental professionals with insights into optimizing treatment strategies for patients requiring both orthodontic and surgical interventions.

Prof. Dr. Gang Shen B.D.S.,M.D.S.(Orth),Ph.D(HKU)

■ Professor Gang Shen is now the Professor & PGs Supervisor of the University of Wu Han School of Stomatology，the Executive President of TaiKang ByBo Dental Corporation China, the Director of Shanghai TaiKang Dental Hospital and the R&D Chief Scientist of Shanghai Smartee Denti-Technology Co.,Ltd, China.
■ Prof. Shen Obtained his BDS in 1988 and then MDSc (Orth) in 1991 from Shanghai Second Medical University (now Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine). In 2000, Dr Shen was awarded Ph.D from the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry. In 1995, Dr Shen was in Australia for advanced clinic training firstly with Dr Brian Lee in Bendigo and then with Dr Wayne Sampson in Adelaide. He was Chair Professor in Orthodontics Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Stomatology from 2000 to 2004 before he moved to Australia taking up the full time academic position as Associate Professor in Orthodontics in University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry. He was also appointed as orthodontic staff specialist treating patients in Sydney Dental Hospital and Westmead Hospital. He was given special permission by Australia Dental Board NSW to conduct extramural private practice. In June 2008, Dr Shen returned to Shanghai and resumed his duty as Chair Professor in Orthodontics Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Stomatology. Professor Shen’s important posts also included the Vice Dean of School of Stomatology Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, President of Shanghai Association of Orthodontists and Vice President of Chinese Orthodontic Society.
■ Dr Shen’s research interests include biological and biomolecular response of boine junctions in craniofacial regions to external forces, biological mechanisms of phenotypic shifting of chondrocytes during the transition from cartilage to bone, and the innovative work on development of the newly developed clear orthopedic appliances S8-SGTB. Prof Shen has published extensively in many prestigious dental and orthodontic journals and lectured world-widely in many occasions.

Prof. Dr. Gang Shen, Shanghai Tai Kang ByBo Dental Hospital, China

The clear S8-SGTB and S8-SGHB : fundamental mechanisms, therapeutic procedures and clinical efficacy

Severe malocclusions with skeletal element impose a challenge to the current orthodontic specialty. Simple appliances such as brackets with archwires may not address complicated skeletal defects due to their inadequate impact on bone structures. Orthopedic approaches have proven to be effective solutions to the skeletal anomalies. The specially designed and customized manufactured clear orthopedic appliances, including segittally guided twin block (S8-SGTB), modified Herbst (S8-SGHB） and a variety of tailored clear appliances, are used to modify the growth patterns of the oraofacial bone structures and therefore to correct jaw discrepancies efficiently and effectively. Radiographic evidence in condylar new bone formation generated by mandibular advancement inspires an encouraging impetus to orthopedic modalities. S8-SGTB and S8-SGHB also demonstrate promising efficacy in treating malocclusions concurring with TMD, due to their effects in provoking adaptive remodeling of TMJ condyles in response to mandibular repositioning. This lecture will present an overview on the latest advances in clinical orthodontics evidenced by a wealth of literature review and beautifully finished cases.