GAP Magazine Clear Idea Volume 5

www.acasociety.com | info@acasociety.com 1 Contents 2 From the President 4 News 6 Product Review 7 Blockchain technology By Dr Rahul Reddy 8 PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES WITH CLEAR ALIGNERS Part 3: RESTORATIVE AUGMENTATION By Dr John Hagiliassis 12 Retention By Dr George Abdelmalek 16 Second commandment for improved clinical outcomes with aligners: Bite opening is king, so avoid deep bites By Dr Tony Weir 19 TIPS for getting started with clear aligners in your practice By Dr James Bartalotta 20 TMD and dental sleep medicine By Dr Damian Teo 24 Increasing efficiency with your attachment appointments By Dr Jeff Kho 26 How does a practice principal deal with an assistant dentist performing orthodontics in their general dental practice? By Dr Geoffrey Hall 28 The Clear Aligner Market Editorial, subscription and mailing enquiries Tel: 03 9502 0792 Email: gapmagazines@optusnet.com.au PO Box 4230 Black Rock, Vic 3193 Material submitted: While every care is taken with solicited and unsolicited materials supplied for consideration and/or publication, neither the editor nor the publisher accept any liability for loss or damage however caused. The Publisher, Great Australian Publishing, accepts no responsibility for views expressed within supplied material. ©Copyright. This publication is copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of the publisher. Publisher Great Australian Publishing PO Box 4230 Black Rock, Vic 3193 Managing Editor Amos Lang B.A. (Writing Majors) Advertising Contact Tenille, customer service officer on: Hello@acasociety.com 6 8 20 12 24