In Case You Missed It: Perfecting Aligner Attachments with Dr. Foroud Hakim

A recent webinar hosted by Dr. Foroud Hakim called "Aligner Attachments Perfected: Stop Stressing & Stop Guessing!" offered invaluable insights into the art of clear aligner attachments. For those who couldn't join the live session, we've compiled an essential overview to bring you up to speed and highlight key takeaways that will enhance your practice in this evolving field.

Webinar Overview

Dr. Foroud Hakim shared his extensive expertise on perfecting aligner attachments, focusing on how to reduce common pain points and troubleshooting various issues. Dr. Hakim's presentation offered practical strategies and advanced insights into optimizing the use of clear aligners for successful orthodontic treatments.

Key Highlights

1. The Evolution of Clear Aligners: Dr. Hakim traced the historical journey of clear aligners and discussed their impact on orthodontic practices. “The clear aligner market reached about 8.2 billion last year,” he noted, underscoring the growth and significance of this technology in modern dental practices.
2. Addressing Attachment Issues: He emphasized the importance of patient compliance and effective attachment functionality. Dr. Hakim highlighted, “If they're not exacting, and if the aligner doesn't fit in the intended way...the forces aren't going to be predictable.” Through meticulous techniques and using specialized products, practitioners can ensure better treatment outcomes.

3. Perfecting Viscosity: Dr. Hakim stressed the importance of using materials with the right properties: “ you want something that is viscous enough to stay put, not slump or roll out of the vessel. At the same time, have that capillary movement to go and wet against all the walls of that attachment bubble.” This ensures that the composite material fills the aligner attachment bubble precisely, leading to optimal results.

This blog post provides just a glimpse of the depth of insights and practical knowledge shared by Dr. Hakim. A noteworthy mention is VOCO's Aligner Flow LC product, which Dr. Hakim described as having “the perfect viscosity” and “excellent wear characteristics”—attributes that significantly contribute to successful aligner treatment. To delve deeper into these topics and explore comprehensive techniques for perfecting aligner attachments, make sure to watch the full webinar by visiting VOCOLearning.com. Enhance your practice with cutting-edge insights that empower you to deliver successful and confident patient care.

For more information on AlignerFlowLC and its characteristics, visit the webpage here.