Curso

Dual paths One purpose

Especialización : Damon Ultima, Alineadores Spark Clear,
March 13-15, 2026
English
Valencia, España
Hybrid learning

Aligners and brackets: Allies for patient health
The aim of this course is to introduce orthodontists to a comprehensive understanding of aligners and brackets, with the practical skills to address malocclusions and enhance patient health.

Detalles del curso

Aligners and brackets: Allies for patient health

The aim of this course is to introduce orthodontists to a comprehensive understanding of aligners and brackets, with the practical skills to address malocclusions and enhance patient health.

This course delves into both systems through case studies, hands-on workshops, and examining the latest advancements in orthodontic technology. Through a patient-centered learning approach, participants will emerge with a clinical understanding of case analysis to determine the optimal treatment for excellent aesthetics and functional results.

  • Two world-renowned speakers share their experience with both systems integrated
  • Webinar covering the basics of aligners and self-ligation

DURATION

3 days in-person + 1 introductory webinar

Planteamiento

Day 1

Friday, 13 March, 2026, 09:30 – 17:30


Morning

Understanding the Basics – From A to Z pros and cons of both systems. 

  • Comparative benefits of aligners and brackets

Micro movements:

  • Torque, Tip, Rotations, Ins & Outs, Extrusion/Intrusion, Distalization/Mesialization

Afternoon

Advanced strategies for case management – Transversal & crowding.

  • Transversal development. Clinical implications in cross bites corrections
  • How to create space: Achieving the necessary space with both options to correct extremely crowded cases: Torque, Posterior Verticalization, IPR, Extractions 
  • Case studies and practical examples 
    • Reviewing real-life cases to understand the practical implications of using aligners and brackets.
    • Interactive session with Q&A.

Day 2

Saturday, 14 March, 2026, 09:30 – 17:30


Morning

Advanced strategies for case management – Sagittal 

  • When and how to use one system or the other, and when to combine aligners and brackets to obtain optimal results
  • Case selection criteria
  • Identifying cases suitable for aligners, brackets, or a hybrid approach.
  • Group discussion on case selection and planning. Macro movement in the three planes
  • Analyzing every pathology from the right diagnosis and treatment plan, choosing between brackets or aligners
  • Class II – in teens and adults 

Afternoon

  • Class III – teens and adults
  • How to deal with asymmetrical cases:
    • In all the sagittal pathologies we will analyze the possibility of using TADs: Placement in the most common sites step by step: Inter-radicular, infrazygomatic crest, mandibular shelf: alternatives, different techniques, and common mistakes

Day 3

Sunday, 15 March, 2026, 09:30 – 17:30


Morning

Advanced strategies for case management – Vertical 

When and how to use one system or the other, and when to combine aligners and brackets to obtain optimal results:

  • Open bite
  • Extrusion of incisors
  • Intrusion of molars
  • With or without TADs

Afternoon

  • Deep bite
  • Intrusion of incisors
  • Extrusion of pre-molars and molars
    • In all the pathologies we will be sharing exercises to improve the results using any of the appliances
  • Wrap-up and Q&A
    • Activity: Feedback session and certification ceremony for participants

Comunicado por:

Dr. Andre El Zoghbi

Especialista en Alineadores Spark Clear

Dr. Matias Anghileri

Titular: Dr.
Especialista en Damon System, Damon Ultima, Otros
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ubicación

Hotel Barceló Valencia Av. de França, 11, Camins al Grau -, València, 46023, Spain