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Clear Aligners as a tool to achieve minimally invasive Restorative Dentistry
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Dr. Gilberte Rechdan
Overview
The ortho-restorative approach is becoming the norm nowadays as more restorative and aesthetic dentists aspire to be more conservative and create better treatment outcomes. Clear aligners are widely accepted as an alternative to fixed braces, especially for pre-restorative tooth alignment.
In this session, we will explore the concept of minimally invasive dentistry and how the incorporation of simple orthodontics using clear aligner therapy in everyday dentistry can help restorative dentists achieve their goals faster and more conservative way.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the concept of Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- Clear aligner therapy; The new norm?
- Explore how the digital workflow can be integrated into everyday clinical practice from patient consultation to delivering treatment and follow-up.
- Showcase some case examples where clear aligner therapy was used to achieve less invasive restorations with better long-term prognosis.
Dr. Gilberte is a Specialist Prosthodontist with more than 15 years of experience and an extensive background in advanced techniques in preventive, restorative, and aesthetic dentistry.
She received her dental degree in 2005 and completed her Masters in Prosthodontics in 2008 from Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. She continues to attend additional professional trainings and lectures both local and abroad.
As a dental specialist, Dr. Gilberte is highly trained in fixed and removable full mouth rehabilitations, TMJ treatments, restorative, and aesthetic treatments from fillings to inlays/onlays, veneers, crowns, implant-supported restorations, and removable dentures.
She focuses on patient-centered care and maintains a full case management approach no matter how limited or extensive the treatment. She has a special interest in minimally invasive and biological dentistry.
Dr. Gilberte speaks English, Arabic, and French. She is a fitness and health enthusiast who enjoys playing sports and promoting healthy living.