This video presentation discusses the key biomechanical components of aligner-based orthodontic treatment. These features are not often discussed but are clinically critical for optimum performance of treatment. Here Dr. Madhur Upadhyay has presented a 'first principle' based understanding of the biomechanics of aligners, firmly supported by the available literature. He has shared biomechanical concepts, clinical tips, relevant literature, patient treatment & easy to understand illustrations.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:14 Knowledge & Experience
01:41 Case 1
03:46 My journey (outline)
04:30 How big is the aligner industry? (Invisalign)
06:03 What are the tools of aligner mechanics?
09:43 How aligners treat different malocclusions?
10:00 Deep bites
13:36 Open bites
18:28 Case 2
19:22 Space closure
24:36 How good are aligners at moving teeth?
36:49 Force delivery
38:39 Stress relaxation
44:00 Case 3
46:33 Why are aligners so ridiculously inefficient?
46:43 Modulus of elasticity
52:13 What can go wrong with aligners?
54:31 What did we learn? Helpful tips!

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Get notified as soon as it arrives. A course that will dive deep into the fundamentals of clinical biomechanics in orthodontics with over 9 lessons & 25 modules of power-packed knowledge in the form of detailed videos, Q&As, notes, live interactive sessions and more.
The course has been meticulously prepared and delivered by Dr. Madhur Upadhyay, Associate Professor & Clinical director at the Division of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut, USA. He has over 15 years of experience in conducting courses, seminars & workshops on biomechanics.
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