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Clinical Aligner Foundations – Diagnosis, Case Selection & Tx Planning

Day 1 introduces a structured approach to clear aligner assessment and treatment planning. Topics include diagnostic records, case selection, treatment limitations, referral criteria, basic aligner biomechanics, attachments, IPR, space creation, digital workflows, treatment setup review, common treatment challenges, finishing and retention. Clinical cases are used throughout to reinforce decision-making and help participants recognise predictable cases, potential risks, limitations and situations requiring referral or alternative management.

Learning outcomes

At completion, participants should be able to obtain and interpret appropriate clinical records; assess patients for clear aligner treatment; identify suitable cases and referral criteria; explain basic aligner biomechanics; evaluate the need for attachments, IPR and space creation; critically review digital treatment setups; recognise unrealistic or unpredictable movements; identify common causes of non-tracking; and outline appropriate troubleshooting, refinement, finishing, retention and follow-up strategies.

Further information 
Speaker

Dr Abhiyanth Shetty BDS, MDS (Orthodontics) – India; Fellowship in Neuromuscular Orthodontics – Italy; MSc (Neuromuscular Orthodontics) – Spain

Dr Abhiyanth Shetty is an internationally trained orthodontic professional, educator and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of international clinical experience and over a decade in clear aligner therapy and digital orthodontics. He has treated more than 3,000 patients, contributed to the planning of over 5,000 clear aligner cases and trained more than 500 clinicians. As Founder and Director of Smilezy, his work focuses on case selection, treatment planning, digital workflows, aligner manufacturing, clinical troubleshooting and clinician support. Disclaimer: He does not practise in NZ and does not hold a current APC as an orthodontic auxiliary.

Dr Abhiyanth Shetty 

Clinical Aligner Foundations – Diagnosis, Case Selection & Tx Planning


Speaker:

Dr Abhiyanth Shetty BDS, MDS (Orthodontics) – India; Fellowship in Neuromuscular Orthodontics – Italy; MSc (Neuromuscular Orthodontics) – Spain

Friday 16th Oct 2026 - Saturday 17th Oct 2026
8:30am - 5:30pm
Venue: QT Auckland
4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue
Auckland CBD
1010
Region: Auckland
Brought to you by Smilezy
2 Dodson Avenue
Auckland
0620
New Zealand

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