In-office aligners: profitable treatment option for doctors, more effective treatment process for patients

Course Overview

Presented by Digant Thakkar — the first practitioner in India to successfully design and use 3D-printed metal orthodontic appliances, and winner of the Indian Orthodontic Society's award for Best Clinical Innovation — this course teaches practices how to design and manufacture their own aligners in-house rather than relying entirely on outside labs. It's positioned as both a more profitable model for the practice and a more effective treatment process for patients.

The curriculum starts with the basics of 3D printing for aligners, including scanner and printer selection, before moving into aligner modeling and case setup using OnyxCeph and ArchForm software. From there, it covers the biomechanical aspects of aligner treatment and clinical protocols for addressing deep bite, open bite, and crossbite malocclusions. The course is built to serve multiple roles within a practice — orthodontists just starting out can learn to design and manufacture aligners from day one, experienced specialists can pick up additional protocols and tips, prosthodontists can learn to manage mild malocclusion cases before prosthetic work, and clinic managers can understand what equipment is actually needed to set this up.

Across 9 lessons and 12 hours of content, the course gives a complete, practical path to bringing aligner design and fabrication in-house.

What You'll Learn

• 3D printing fundamentals for aligners: scanners and printers
• Aligner modeling and case setup using OnyxCeph and ArchForm
• Biomechanical aspects of aligner treatment
• Clinical protocols for deep bite, open bite, and crossbite cases
• Equipment and workflow needed to manufacture aligners in-house

Who Is This Course For?

• Orthodontists, including those new to the field
• General dentists and prosthodontists
• Clinic managers planning an in-house aligner setup

Course Details

• Instructor: Digant Thakkar
• Course format: Digital video course, 9 lessons
• Duration: 12 hours
• Software covered: ArchForm, OnyxCeph, Chitubox