This second edition of the bestselling book has been fully updated to reflect the latest software and advancements in clear aligner technology. The concept of combining anteroposterior and vertical protocols for Class II and Class III treatment is introduced, brand-new chapters on Class II growth modification and early interceptive treatment with maxillary expansion are featured, and all 32 clinical cases include a video demonstrating the digital plan design. Like the first edition, each chapter explains how to use clear aligners to treat a given malocclusion and teaches clinicians how to program, design, and execute a suitable treatment plan.
This second edition of the bestselling and authoritative text on clear aligners has been fully updated from start to finish, incorporating the step-by-step protocols of the first edition but including all new digital planning and staging images to reflect the latest software, new cases in every clinical chapter, and the latest advancements in technology and capabilities of clear aligners. In particular, the concept of combining anteroposterior protocols with vertical protocols for Class II and Class III treatment is introduced to assist clinicians in formulating treatment plans for different types of malocclusions. This edition also features brand-new chapters on Class II growth modification and early interceptive treatment with maxillary expansion, as clear aligners have developed extensively in these areas since the first edition was published. Boasting 32 clinical cases, this second edition includes a video for each case that explains the digital treatment plan design, including staging patterns, attachment design, and final occlusal plan. Finally, the bibliography has been updated to reflect the most recent research on clear aligner treatment. Patients want esthetic orthodontic treatment more than ever before, and clear aligners are more capable than ever before, so the future is clear. Find out how much you can do with clear aligners!
Sandra Khong Tai
Sandra Khong Tai, BDS, MS, FRCD(C), is a practicing specialist in orthodontics in Vancouver, Canada. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver as well as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, California. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr Tai has been an Invisalign-certified orthodontist since 2000 and is currently an Invisalign Blue Diamond Plus Provider who has treated over 5,000 cases with clear aligners. She is a member of the editorial board for several leading orthodontic journals and has written chapters in multiple orthodontic textbooks. Dr Tai has published several research papers on clear aligners and is one of the pioneer testing doctors for Invisalign with Mandibular Advancement, the Invisalign First appliance, and the Invisalign Palatal Expander. She is a much sought-after international speaker and lectures globally on clear aligner technique.
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