Quintessence Publishing U.S.A
Clear Aligner Technique
Clear Aligner Technique
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By Sandra Khong Tai
2nd Edition 2025
ISBN: 9780867159516
Book
Hardcover; 21.6 x 27.9 cm, 300 pages, 1300 illustrations
Language: English
Publisher: Quintessence Publishing USA
Description:
This second edition of the bestselling and authoritative text on clear aligners has been fully updated from start to finish, incorporating the step-by-step protocols of the first edition but including all new digital planning and staging images to reflect the latest software, new cases in every clinical chapter, and the latest advancements in technology and capabilities of clear aligners. In particular, the concept of combining anteroposterior protocols with vertical protocols for Class II and Class III treatment is introduced to assist clinicians in formulating treatment plans for different types of malocclusions. This edition also features brand-new chapters on Class II growth modification and early interceptive treatment with maxillary expansion, as clear aligners have developed extensively in these areas since the first edition was published. Boasting 32 clinical cases, this second edition includes a video for each case that explains the digital treatment plan design, including staging patterns, attachment design, and final occlusal plan. Finally, the bibliography has been updated to reflect the most recent research on clear aligner treatment. Patients want esthetic orthodontic treatment more than ever before, and clear aligners are more capable than ever before, so the future is clear. Find out how much you can do with clear aligners!
Contents
Chapter 01. A Brief History of the Orthodontic Appliance
Chapter 02. A Comparison Between Fixed Appliances and Clear Aligners
Chapter 03. Case Selection for Clear Aligner Treatment
Chapter 04. Digital Workflow and Monitoring Treatment
Chapter 05. Digital Treatment Planning and Software Design
Chapter 06. Staging Tooth Movements in the Digital Software Plane
Chapter 07. Troubleshooting, Finishing, and Retention
Chapter 08. Resolution of Spacing and Crowding
Chapter 09. Deep Bite Treatment
Chapter 10. Anterior Open Bite Treatment
Chapter 11. Class II Treatment
Chapter 12. Class II Growth Modification with Clear Aligners
Chapter 13. Class III Treatment
Chapter 14. Early Interceptive Treatment
Clear Aligner Technique – Second Edition
Modern orthodontics is evolving—and so should you.
Clear Aligner Technique (Second Edition) is more than just a book; it's your essential guide to mastering one of the most in-demand and transformative treatments in dentistry today.
Written for orthodontists, dental professionals, educators, and ambitious learners, this edition empowers you with the tools to deliver results your patients will smile about for life.
Whether you're refining your skills or beginning your journey with clear aligners, this book walks with you—offering detailed case studies, step-by-step digital planning, updated staging strategies, and real clinical insights from experts in the field.
💡 Why choose this book?
Learn advanced techniques for treating Class II and Class III malocclusions
Understand the synergy of digital workflow, planning, and patient outcomes
Access exclusive videos for 32 clinical cases, showing how to design and stage every step
Explore early interceptive treatment, growth modification, and more
Your patients are seeking esthetic solutions. With this book, you’ll not only meet their expectations—you’ll exceed them.
Author:
Sandra Khong Tai, BDS, MS, FRCD(C), is a practicing specialist in orthodontics in Vancouver, Canada. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver as well as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, California. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr Tai has been an Invisalign-certified orthodontist since 2000 and is currently an Invisalign Blue Diamond Plus Provider who has treated over 5,000 cases with clear aligners. She is a member of the editorial board for several leading orthodontic journals and has written chapters in multiple orthodontic textbooks. Dr Tai has published several research papers on clear aligners and is one of the pioneer testing doctors for Invisalign with Mandibular Advancement, the Invisalign First appliance, and the Invisalign Palatal Expander. She is a much sought-after international speaker and lectures globally on clear aligner technique.
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Keywords:
clear aligners, orthodontic treatment, digital treatment planning, Class II treatment, Class III treatment, malocclusion, clear aligner therapy, esthetic orthodontics, deep bite treatment, early interceptive treatment
Target Audience:
Orthodontists, Dentists, Orthodontic Residents, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Orthodontic Educators, Clear Aligner Specialists, Smile Designers, Dental Technicians
Genre:
Medical, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Health, Professional Education
