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In-house clear aligners with free software — Baron Grutter’s Blue Sky Plan orthodontic workflow and model printing
Baron Grutter, a Missouri general dentist who manages the orthodontic department of the company behind Blue Sky Plan, shows how to plan aligner treatment in that software in Digital Orthodontics Online. Eight recorded parts (7 h 10 min) move from the basics of aligner therapy and case selection to model clean-up, treatment set-ups, attachment placement, auxiliaries and efficient 3D printing of models.
- 8parts
- 7 h 10 minof video
- 1free planning program
What you’ll be able to do
- Recognise difficult aligner cases before accepting them
- Evaluate and clean digital models so they print reliably
- Choose between single- and dual-arch digital set-ups
- Place attachments (“buttons”) for predictable tracking
- Add auxiliary mechanics and apply tips for efficient tooth movement
- Set up model prints efficiently on an office 3D printer
Inside the course
Aligner fundamentals
The programme opens with how clear aligner therapy works and which patients are suitable, then introduces the orthodontic module of the planning software.
Planning in the software
Model evaluation and repair, arch selection, attachment positioning and auxiliaries are shown on screen, with practical tricks for moving teeth efficiently.
Printing for orthodontics
The final topic covers setting up model prints efficiently on an office 3D printer.
The presenter
Grutter added CBCT, CAD/CAM and 3D printing to his practice early, previously trained other clinicians on chairside systems, and helped test the software’s guided surgery and orthodontic tools.
Built for
- General dentists considering in-office alignersPlanning software that is free to download, taught by someone involved in its development.
- Practices with a 3D printerA full digital loop from scan to printed model.
Curriculum
Parts 8 parts
- Digital Orthodontics Online Part 1 (29 min)
- Digital Orthodontics Online Part 2 (57 min)
- Digital Orthodontics Online Part 3 (29 min)
- Digital Orthodontics Online Part 4 (1 h 43 min)
- Digital Orthodontics Online Part 5 (35 min)
- Digital Orthodontics Online Part 6 (44 min)
- Digital Orthodontics Online Part 7 (1 h 20 min)
- Digital Orthodontics Online Part 8 (50 min)
Before you buy
Are the parts titled by topic?
No. They are simply numbered Part 1 to Part 8, so you will need to browse to find a particular topic.
Is the instructor independent of the software?
No. Grutter works for the software developer as orthodontic project manager, which is worth bearing in mind.
Is indirect bonding tray design taught?
It is mentioned as a software capability, but the topic list focuses on aligners and model printing.
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 |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Baron Grutter |
| Contents | 8 parts |
| Duration | 7 h 10 min |
| Software | Blue Sky Plan |
| Access | Lifetime, self-paced |
| Department | Dentistry |
| Delivery | Instant download · lifetime re-download |
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