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Macro & Micro Staging
3–4 hours · 2 live 1-to-1 Zoom sessions. Staging only: unlike Clinical Treatment Planning, no planning strategies. For clinicians who already plan their own cases: macro and micro staging, keyframes and torque control.
About the Course
Staging only. Unlike Clinical Treatment Planning, this course does not cover planning strategies or arch development: you already master them, so we go straight to macro and micro staging. If you need the full planning system, choose Clinical Treatment Planning & Staging Protocols.
This course is fully dedicated to mastering macro and micro staging in clear aligner therapy, focusing on how to sequence movements for maximum predictability. You will learn to structure treatment into logical phases (macro-staging) and refine execution with biologically friendly steps (micro-staging). Key concepts include the use of key frames, hinge movements, round-tripping, frog-style staging, and understanding which movements can be combined or must be staged separately. Designed for orthodontists, treatment planners, and technicians, this course provides the essential tools to elevate staging precision and achieve consistent, reliable results.
3–4 hours · 2 live 1-to-1 Zoom sessions · Staging only, for clinicians who already plan their own cases
Course Content
1. Foundations of Staging
- The role of staging in treatment predictability
- Biological timing and limits of tooth movement
- Why aligners fail when staging is ignored.
2. Macro-Staging
- Phased sequencing: transverse → sagittal → vertical corrections.
- Building anchorage before anterior alignment.
- When to move teeth together and when to stage separately.
3. Micro-Staging
- Breaking down complex mechanics into smaller steps.
- Sequential intrusion/extrusion protocols.
- Controlled rotations and root torque staging.
4. Keyframes
- Concept of digital checkpoints for stability.
- Using keyframes to anchor hinge movements, rotations, and space management.
- Case examples where keyframes prevent force conflicts.
5. Advanced Staging Techniques
- Hinge Movements: Two-step rotations using torque and retraction.
- Round-Tripping: Controlled overcorrection strategies to unlock space.
- Frog-Style Staging: Alternating canine and incisor intrusion/retraction for COS leveling.
6. Synergistic vs. Antagonistic Movements
- Movements that can be combined safely (e.g., expansion + derotation).
- Movements that must never overlap (e.g., expansion + intrusion).
7. Common Errors in Staging
- Starting anterior alignment too early.
- Overloading with incompatible simultaneous movements.
- Underuse of torque, leading to crown tipping.
8. Clinical Applications
- Case-based staging demonstrations.
- How small adjustments in sequencing change the outcome.
- Tips to reduce refinements through precise staging.
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