Optimizing Class II treatment with aligner therapy: Integrating distalization mechanics and fixed auxiliary approaches (Online on demand)

This live webinar, hosted by Straumann Campus Live, focuses on advanced strategies for managing Class II malocclusions using clear aligner therapy combined with biomechanical reinforcement. Led by Dr. Bruce McFarlane, a certified specialist in orthodontics and fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, the session addresses the limitations of aligners alone in correcting sagittal discrepancies and presents contemporary hybrid approaches that integrate distalization mechanics, elastics, and fixed auxiliary solutions.

The webinar covers fundamental biomechanical principles underlying aligner-based Class II correction, emphasizing how clinicians can stage treatment to maximize efficiency while minimizing patient burden. Dr. McFarlane reviews practical protocols for integrating fixed auxiliaries with clear aligner systems, including detailed discussion of attachment strategies and engager utilization. Special attention is given to how optimized attachment placement and engager protocols can improve movement predictability and reduce the overall complexity of treatment staging.

Participants will learn to evaluate clinical scenarios where hybrid mechanics outperform aligner monotherapy, with emphasis on treatment planning, appliance selection, and timing of auxiliary integration. The session addresses common challenges in Class II correction, such as maintaining anterior anchorage while achieving posterior distalization, and managing vertical dimension changes during sagittal correction.

This webinar is designed for orthodontists, dentists offering clear aligner treatment, and dental specialists seeking to expand their understanding of combined-mechanics approaches. The content is evidence-based and clinically practical, enabling attendees to implement these strategies immediately in their practices. The event is conducted in English and is recorded, allowing access to the presentation the following day for those unable to attend the live session due to technical issues or scheduling conflicts.

This webinar delivers practical expertise in managing one of orthodontics' most common diagnostic challenges using contemporary clear aligner technology.

Dr. McFarlane's hybrid mechanics approach directly addresses the gap between aligner capabilities and complex Class II correction requirements, providing clinicians with a structured framework for treatment planning and staging. Attendees will gain understanding of biomechanical principles that enhance predictability and reduce treatment duration, translating to improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

The session covers specific protocols for attachment design and engager utilization, offering immediately applicable clinical techniques. For practitioners expanding clear aligner services or seeking to manage complex cases more efficiently, this webinar provides evidence-based strategies that differentiate clinical offerings and enhance practice reputation.