Treating growing patients with aligners: A holistic approach to diagnosis, function and development (Online on demand)

This webinar presents a comprehensive framework for managing orthodontic treatment in growing patients using aligner therapy. Dr. Sonia Presencia integrates diagnostic anamnesis, functional evaluation, and developmental biology principles into aligner planning. The session addresses the complexity of treating pediatric and adolescent patients who require more than tooth movement alone, emphasizing how systemic factors influence treatment outcomes and long-term stability.

The educational content covers diagnostic considerations specific to growing patients, including mixed dentition assessment and interceptive treatment planning. Participants learn to incorporate full anamnesis and functional assessment into early treatment protocols, recognizing that breathing patterns and airway factors significantly impact craniofacial development. The webinar explores how these systemic considerations affect aligner treatment timing and clinical outcomes.

Clinical cases illustrate practical applications of holistic diagnostic frameworks. These cases demonstrate when interceptive aligner treatment is indicated and how to identify early intervention opportunities. The presentation emphasizes the relationship between respiratory function, craniofacial growth patterns, and treatment stability, providing practitioners with evidence-based decision-making criteria for growing patients.

Dental professionals attending this webinar gain a broader diagnostic framework to evaluate growing patients comprehensively. The learning objectives include understanding developmental biology concepts applied to aligner therapy, recognizing systemic factors affecting treatment planning, and identifying clinical scenarios where early intervention improves long-term outcomes. The holistic approach presented integrates functional assessment with digital aligner planning, enabling practitioners to deliver care aligned with natural craniofacial development rather than focusing on isolated tooth movement.

This event is relevant for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, general practitioners offering orthodontic services, and dental specialists interested in interceptive therapy. The webinar is recorded and available the following day for attendees unable to join the live session. Straumann Campus Live provides this educational resource to support clinicians in evidence-based treatment planning for growing patients.

CE credits: 0. Event is recorded and available on-demand from the following day. Webinar valid from October 15, 2026 through October 15, 2029. Note: Use in patients presenting with mixed dentition is not approved in all markets. Refer to the IFU for your market for approved indications. Products referred to may not be available in all countries and IFU's may vary by country/region. To earn CE credits, attendees must complete the post-webinar quiz. Certificates can be printed immediately after quiz completion. Acceptance of this certificate for CE credit validation is not guaranteed by all local CE providers. Ensure your profile contains complete details to receive valid CE points. Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit (Provider ID# 355051, valid 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2028).

This webinar offers dental professionals a systematic approach to managing one of orthodontics' most challenging populations. Dr. Presencia's framework integrates respiratory function, airway assessment, and developmental biology into aligner treatment planning, providing evidence-based decision-making tools rarely covered in standard orthodontic education. Practitioners will learn to recognize how breathing patterns and systemic factors influence craniofacial growth and treatment stability, enabling more successful long-term outcomes.

The presentation includes clinical cases demonstrating practical application of these principles, allowing clinicians to immediately implement holistic diagnostic protocols in their practices. Attendees gain clear criteria for identifying interceptive treatment opportunities in growing patients, potentially improving patient selection and treatment timing. The webinar recording remains available for 3 years, supporting ongoing professional development and case planning reference.