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                                                                                       ABOUT THE AUTHOR


                                                                                                     Dr. Sagar R.
                                                                                                     Dombe,  M.D.S. in
                                                                                                     orthodontics, stands
                                                                                                     as a distinguished
                                                                                                     dental practitioner,
                                                                                                     excelling in academia
                                                                                                     and clinical expertise.
           Fig 22                                                                                    With extensive
                                                                                                     experience spanning
                                                                                                     5 years in bachelor
                                                                                       of dental surgery and an additional 3
                                                                                       years in masters of dental surgery, Dr
                                                                                       Dombe has been an integral part of Dr.
                                                                                       D.Y. Patil medical university since 2009,
                                                                                       serving as an professor. He embarked
                                                                                       on his journey as a consultant
                                                                                       orthodontist and clinician in 2008,
                                                                                       leveraging his expertise to pioneer
                                                                                       shape32, an aligner manufacturing lab
                                                                                       currently producing 100-150 models
                                                                                       per day. His affiliation with 3shape as
                                                                                       a key opinion leader (KOL) since 2018
                                                                                       further solidifies his commitment
                                                                                       to innovation and technological
                                                                                       advancements in orthodontics. He is
                                                                                       the Founder Secretary of the Indian
                                                                                       Aligner Society.
           Fig 23
           Fig 22-23: Treatment monitoring with 3shape monitoring tab


           POST-TREATMENT RESULTS                                 CONCLUSION
           After treatment, the patient achieved significant improvements:  This case underscores the efficacy of in-house aligner systems in
           • Reduction in proclination and spacing.               managing complex orthodontic conditions. The integration of
           • Correction of midline deviation.                     digital scanning, customized aligners, and biomechanical adjuncts
           • Improved Class I relationship.                       like miniscrews and elastics allowed precise control and correction.
              Cephalometric values such as U1NA (21.5°) and L1NB (30.9°)   Patient compliance was a critical factor in achieving optimal results,
           normalized. Soft tissue changes also enhanced facial aesthetics, with   emphasizing  the  collaborative nature  of  successful orthodontic
           reductions in lip protrusion.                          treatment.
                                                                     This case exemplifies the potential of modern orthodontics to
                                                                  deliver highly personalized, efficient, and aesthetic solutions for
                                                                  diverse dental malocclusions. n



           ARTICLE CITATION
           Sagar Dombe (2024). Orthodontic Management with In-House Aligners: A Case Report. Dental Practice, 20(5), 28-32



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