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Treating medically complex cases with clear aligners

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About the Speakers

Dr. Maria Cadenas
Mentor

Associate Prof. Orthodontics KU Leuven University, Belgium

Dr. Maria Cadenas is Associate Professor at the section of Orthodontics of the Department of Oral Health Sciences of KU Leuven University, Belgium, where she is involved in postgraduate training and is responsible of the orthodontic research output. Her research interests are Biology of Tooth Movement, Root resorption, Tooth Transplantation and Cleft Lip and Palate. She has worked as a clinical orthodontist since 2012, mainly on patients with Cleft lip and Palate, Craniofacial syndromes, multiple congenitally missing teeth, enamel and dentin abnormalities and dental trauma.

She also coordinates the international relations of the school of Dentistry of KU Leuven and is Councillor of the Orthodontic Research Group (ORG) of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), member of European Orthodontic Society (EOS) and the Digital Taskforce of the Network of Erasmus Based European Orthodontic Programs (NEBEOP), where she leads the development of the NEBEOP Web Academy, and online platform for postgraduate teaching in orthodontics.

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Dr. Charlotte Van Elst
Guest Expert

Orthodontist in Private Practice, PhD Candidate, KU Leuven University, Belgium

Dr. Charlotte Van Elst is a Belgian orthodontist and clinical speaker with a strong focus on aligner therapy and orthognathic surgery.

She leads a private practice in Dilbeek, Belgium, and is a three-time recipient of the Invisalign Apex Award, recognizing her among the top 1% of providers in the EMEA region. Deeply committed to education, Dr. Van Elst regularly lectures to postgraduate students at all Belgian universities and is currently completing her PhD at KU Leuven. Her work combines clinical excellence with a strong drive for innovation in digital orthodontics.

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Dr. Sonia Coman
Speaker

2nd year Orthodontic Resident and PhD Candidate, KU Leuven University, Belgium

Dr. Sonia Coman graduated in 2024 with a Master’s degree in Dentistry from the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven).

Immediately after completing her studies, she began the postgraduate program in Orthodontics. Alongside her clinical training, she is also pursuing a PhD focused on the predictability of aligner treatments, combining scientific research with practical innovation in modern orthodontics.

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About this Course

About the Course

This course provides an insightful exploration of managing medically complex cases using clear aligner therapy. Throughout the program, you will engage with two detailed clinical cases. The first case focuses on amelogenesis imperfecta, while the second shifts focus to the management of 16 congenitally missing teeth, discussing strategic approaches for treating such non-routine conditions.

What will you learn?

What are the key considerations when bonding attachments on teeth affected by amelogenesis imperfecta?
What advantages do clear aligners offer in treating malocclusion associated with amelogenesis imperfecta and multiple congenitally missing teeth?
What are the essential design principles for using clear aligners to achieve vertical dimension increase?
What are the critical factors to consider when designing tooth movements for space closure?