Orthodontics In Interview: Aligners, Limited or Just Misunderstood? tommaso castroflorio

“The biggest difference in overcoming the limitation (of aligners) is to understand how to control aligner deformation”

“We need to improve the available knowledge about aligners, because we need to control the companies, we do not need companies controlling us”

“I think you can treat also complex cases, in my practice I treat extraction cases”

“There are limitations in every technique, I think that the good orthodontist understands how to manage the limitation and how to overcome them”

“Large mass 3D printing will represent an important evolution in orthodontics, aligners and braces”

Tommaso explores the current understanding ofaligners, there limitations in terms of an appliance and scientific research. We explored the debate of aligners treating complex cases, why attachment designs still have limitations, and the role of aligners as functional appliances. We discuss emerging concerns of micro and nano-plastic toxicity andenvironmental concerns of aligners.

TIMELINE

00:00:00 Introduction of Dr Tomasso Castroflorio

00:00:51 Tomasso's Early Experiences with Aligners

00:08:21 What are the Limitations of Aligners?

00:11:24 How do we Overcome Limitations with Aligners?

00:17:59 Should Aligners be Restricted to Mild to Moderate Cases?

00:20:22 Research IndicatesAligners Only Tip Teeth into Extraction Sites, Do you Agree? 00:25:50 Importance of Visualization in Orthodontics?

00:29:27 Are Functional Appliance Aligners Advantageous over Conventional Functional Appliances?

00:35:08 Has There Been Over-emphasis on Attachment Design?

00:44:18 What are the Consequences of Microplastics and Aligners?

00:50:32 What is the Future of Aligners?

00:53:54 Who do you Admire the Most in Orthodontics

00:55:36 Advice from Tomasso to all Orthodontists

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