In this episode, host Finn Geoghegan, EOS Honorary Secretary, is joined by Chris Laspos and Waddah Sabouni for a wide-ranging discussion on the evolving role of clear aligners in contemporary orthodontic practice.
Moving beyond the traditional debate of aligners versus fixed appliances, the conversation explores how aligners can be considered as one of several tools available to the orthodontist – with clinical knowledge, biomechanics and quality of treatment remaining at the heart of decision-making.
Key topics include:
– Aligners as part of the orthodontic toolkit – why education in clear aligner therapy should sit alongside fixed and lingual appliances, and the importance of understanding the strengths and limitations of each approach.
– Digital orthodontics and treatment planning – how intraoral scanning, digital simulation, monitoring and increasingly sophisticated manufacturing techniques are changing the way orthodontists plan and assess treatment.
– The next generation of aligners – from 3D-printed appliances and shape-memory materials to changing thickness, elasticity and new approaches to tooth movement.
– Quality before appliance choice – why treatment decisions should ultimately be driven by diagnosis, biomechanics and the ability to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient.
Tune in for a thoughtful discussion about how clear aligners are finding their place within modern orthodontics – and why adapting to new technology should never mean losing sight of the fundamentals of excellent treatment.
