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Clear aligner case selection, RPD design in 3D and the new-patient visit — three short modules, 26 lessons
Three US clinicians — orthodontist Tyler Rathburn, prosthodontist Ahmed M. Mahrous and general dentist Michael B. Chu — each contribute a module to Aligner Mechanics, RPD & Prosthetic Digital Dentistry. In 26 compact lessons (4 h 08 min) you get aligner biomechanics and attachments, removable partial denture fundamentals shown in 3D, and a practice-management module on the new-patient experience.
- 3modules
- 26lessons
- 4 h 08 minof video
What you’ll be able to do
- Explain how clear aligners move teeth and where they fall short
- Select aligner cases from the chief complaint using defined guidelines
- Read, plan and place attachments and auxiliaries efficiently
- Design an RPD with Kennedy classification, surveying, clasps, connectors and indirect retention
- Structure a new-patient appointment from the first phone call to the clinical close
Inside the course
Aligner mechanics (1 h 45 min)
Ten lessons weigh the pros and cons of aligner therapy, turn case-selection principles into practical decisions, and explain why attachments are needed, how to read them in a setup and how to bond them without fuss.
Removable partial dentures in 3D (53 min)
Seven brief lessons use three-dimensional visuals to walk through RPD components, Applegate’s rules, surveying, retentive clasps, major and minor connectors, fulcrum lines and fabrication materials.
The new-patient experience (1 h 30 min)
The final module covers phone filtering, preparing for the first visit, the pre-clinical interview, using digital tools such as intraoral imaging to build trust, a guided tour of the mouth and the clinical close.
Built for
- General dentists offering alignersCase selection and attachment strategy in under two hours.
- Dentists and students revising RPD designA quick visual refresher on partial denture principles.
- Practice ownersA concrete script for the first appointment with a new patient.
Curriculum
Module 1: Aligner Mechanics: Case Selection, Attachments and Auxiliaries (1 h 45 min) 10 lessons
- How Aligners Move Teeth
- Pros and Cons of Aligner Therapy
- Case Selection Principles and Defining Guidelines
- Chief Complaints and Case Selection
- Applying Case Selection
- What Are Attachments and Why Do We Need Them
- Reading Attachments
- Attachment Strategies
- Practical Tips on Placing Attachments
- Aligner Auxiliaries
Module 2: Removable Partial Dentures – A 3D View of Fundamentals (53 min) 7 lessons
- Components and Concepts
- Kennedy Classification and Applegate’s Rules
- Surveying
- Retentive Clasps
- Major Connectors, Minor Connectors, and Finish Lines
- Fulcrum Lines, Stress Release, and Indirect Retention
- Fabrication Methods and Materials
Module 3: Creating New Patient Experiences (1 h 30 min) 9 lessons
- Transforming New Patient Experiences
- The 4 Key Components of an Exceptional New Patient Experience
- The Power of First Phone Call Filtering
- Preparing for the New Patient Appointment
- The Pre-Clinical Interview: Setting the Tone
- Using Digital Tools to Build Emotional Connections and Trust (Part 1)
- Using Digital Tools to Build Emotional Connections and Trust (Part 2)
- The Tour of the Mouth
- The Clinical Close
Before you buy
Does it actually teach CAD/CAM crowns and 3D printing, as the title suggests?
No. The third module is about the new-patient experience and practice communication, not digital prosthetic fabrication; CAD/CAM crowns, bridges and printing are not covered.
How detailed can three topics in four hours be?
Lessons are short, often a few minutes each, so treat this as a focused introduction to each area rather than a full program.
Do I get CME credit or a certificate?
No. Clinicapedia provides the educational content only — no CME or CE credits, MOC points or certificates of completion are included with this product.
Specifications
| Format | Online video course |
|---|---|
| Instructors | Tyler Rathburn, Ahmed M. Mahrous, Michael B. Chu |
| Contents | 3 modules · 26 lessons |
| Duration | 4 h 08 min |
| Access | Lifetime, self-paced |
| Department | Dentistry |
| Delivery | Instant download · lifetime re-download |
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