Abstract 

This lecture is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a digital patient journey, employing a fully digital orthodontic workflow. The presentation will highlight how each stage—from initial engagement to patient retention—is driven by advanced digital tools. The journey begins with a high-resolution scan that captures data for diagnosis, which seamlessly integrates into a smile visualization tool. Following this, the session will cover digital treatment planning and in-face visualization, leading to treatment with Aligners.

Additionally, we will delve into the cutting-edge advancements in early interceptive orthodontics, with a focus on young patients and teens who require mandibular advancement, skeletal palatal expansion, and alignment. To showcase the tangible benefits of these innovations, we will present clinical cases that vividly demonstrate how these advancements contribute to patient growth and enhanced treatment outcomes. This session promises to be both enlightening and illustrative of the transformative power of digital orthodontic workflows.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the complete digital patient journey, from initial engagement to retention, using fully digital orthodontic workflow.
• Learn how high-resolution scanning integrates with smile visualization tools to support accurate diagnosis and patient communication.
• Gain proficiency in digital treatment planning and in-face visualization to enhance clinical decision-making and patient experience.
• Explore advanced techniques in early interceptive orthodontics, including mandibular advancement, skeletal palatal expansion, and alignment for young patients and teens.
• Analyze clinical cases that demonstrate the effectiveness of digital innovations in driving patient growth and improving treatment outcomes.
• Develop the ability to apply digital tools and protocols to deliver efficient, personalized, and transformative orthodontic care