office visit You're a master faculty member with Invisalign. What are the most common mistakes you see doctors make with clear aligner therapies? Not taking the time to dig deep and learn the ins and outs of how the appliance really works. Although Align Technology has made great strides in its algorithms and its aligner design, it is still just a tool that is only as good as the doctor's prescription input and ClinCheck design. It's imperative that clinicians take ownership of their setups, understand attachment design and understand what to prioritize in order to get the movements that are desired. The teeth don't care what appliance, whether braces or clear aligners, is placing the force on them to cause their movement. There are too many great clinicians saying that aligners can't do X, Y or Z in certain cases. If you're struggling to make an aligner achieve a specific movement, then it's important to continue to educate yourself in those areas. Virtual education has really ramped up and allowed doctors to be specific in the continuing education they need. 32 MARCH 2021 // orthotown.com OT0321_OfficeVisit_Ferris_MM.indd 32 2/25/21 11:57 AMhttp://www.orthotown.com