2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 5030
Date: 12/02/2025
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Course Info: Full Day
Speaker(s):
Ki Beom Kim, DDS, MSD, PhD

Topic: Orthodontics
Tuition: $425.00
Credits: 5
AGD Number: 370 – Orthodontics
Recommended For:
Dentists, Students, Lab Technicians, Educator

Description:

This lecture explores the cutting-edge advancements in 3D-printed clear aligners, with a focus on attachment-free treatment protocols. Attendees will learn how recent innovations in photocurable polyurethane materials and digital design are enabling effective tooth movement without the need for traditional attachments. Emphasis will be placed on the biomechanical principles that support attachment-free aligner therapy and how this approach can improve both treatment efficiency and patient experience. The lecture will also examine how 3D printing is transforming precision and customization in orthodontics.

Learn to:

• understand the impact of 3D printing technology on clear aligner fabrication and evaluate its advantages and limitations in treatment planning
• analyze the biomechanical principles of attachment-free clear aligners and their effectiveness in achieving predictable tooth movement
• identify technical challenges and solutions in developing customized 3D-printed aligners using advanced digital workflows

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