4D shape-shifting aligners: A new dimension of orthodontics achieving high-quality results and increasing patient compliance in the daily routine
Abstract
The 4D technology and shape-changing aligners are still unknown to most of us; however, they represent a way not only to reduce the number of aligners used in a single treatment but also to minimize plastic waste during production. Utilizing a specific device that activates the aligner's memory to transform its shape into a new one is a groundbreaking concept for the clear aligner industry. Moreover, it serves as a definitive stride toward the future of orthodontics. Transitioning orthodontics to 4D technology will promote well-being for professionals, patients, and, above all, our planet, making it the next logical and intelligent progression in orthodontics.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the concept and characteristics of a 4D aligner.
- Learn about the strategies employed by 4D aligners to reduce plastic waste in orthodontic treatments.
- Understand the distinctions between 3D aligners and 4D aligners.
- Explore the impact of shape-shifting aligners on a patient's daily routine.
- Evaluate the results achieved through the use of 4D aligners in orthodontic treatment.
CME / CPD POINTS
14 CE ADA C.E.R.P. | Recognised by MOHAP, DoH-Abu Dhabi, DHA, and GCC Authorities
CAPP Events & Training designate this activity for 14 CE Credits