A new philosophy
for the world of aligners
Precise and comprehensive diagnostics are the key to successful orthodontic treatment and significantly determine its course, duration and the long-term stability of the achieved result. FAS provides clinicians who use aligner technology with a new treatment system that uses the latest technologies for highly precise diagnostics and case planning to enable the best possible treatment results.
Incorporating the fourth dimension into case planning
In addition to conventional diagnostic imaging tools, CBCT and recordings of rotational movements of the mandible can also be incorporated into the FAS treatment plan – the OcclusalDesign®. These 4D data make it possible to incorporate not only the alignment of the teeth but also the function into the aligner therapy. This means that even the most complex cases can be successfully treated with FAS, achieving orthopedic long-term stable results. The underlying treatment philosophy was developed by orthodontists Dr Domingo Martín and Dr Alberto Canábez. The FAS aligner system was developed with the aim of being able to plan cases individually and treat them with the best possible aesthetic and functional results when using aligner technology, just as can be achieved with fixed appliances.
Functional and aesthetically long-term stable results
In contrast to most current aligner systems, treatment planning with FAS is based on the real ‘arc of closure’. This means that the set-up not only takes into account the static occlusion, but also the individual movement patterns of the mandible. The arc of closure can be recorded or defined using suitable camera systems. However, the mandibular rotation centre can also be determined by evaluating a digital volume tomography, which also brings further benefits. The three-dimensional X-ray image enables treatment planning with the real tooth roots and thus the exact assessment of the available bone in each case. This ensures that the teeth are only moved within the alveolar bone, which in turn helps to prevent relapses and thus contributes to the desired long-term stability of the treatment result.
OcclusalDesign®
As part of the OcclusalDesign® of the FAS Alignersystems, each treatment plan is generally divided into individual phases, regardless of the severity of the existing malocclusion. This means that each further planning step is always based on the current actual state. This continuous review of the respective intermediate target achieved enables the early detection and correction of any deviations from the plan during the course of treatment. Furthermore, the Stop & Go® function (included in the ‘fas pro’ package) can even be used to perform verification steps within a treatment phase, ensuring precise action, for example, in the case of particularly challenging misalignments. The entire aligner treatment can thus be planned even more precisely. Defined goals can be achieved effectively and reliably, and additional refinements after completion of the actual therapy can be avoided.
Planning team of experienced orthodontists
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is an indispensable tool in aligner therapy today. However, it is important to note that the OcclusalDesign® does not rely solely on AI to achieve the best possible results when using the FAS aligner system. Rather, the actual case planning is carried out by a team of trained orthodontic dentists who have extensive experience in the planning area and, in particular, in the application of the treatment philosophy on which the FAS is based. Wizard®, which is available on the order portal, is a helpful communication tool that clinicians can use to define their therapy goals in detail and transmit them to the planning team. In addition, they can use the chat function to contact their specialist colleagues at the planning centre at any time.
