Dr Simon Graf

Title: My journey with direct printed aligners from Graphy

Abstract

So far Simon Graf was known for his 3d metal printed orthodontic appliances, but now, as new materials are emerging, he continues to integrate them in the orthodontic workflow.
In his lecture he will present an update for direct printed aligners. He will show some cases with direct printed aligners and how to plan and produce them. He will demonstrate step by step, how it’s possible to virtually plan them and what to take care of during the printing procedure.
As direct printing of aligner does allow more possibilities, he will point out different functions, like functional class II/III elements, that can be added to aligners including treatment options with direct connection to mini-implants.

Session learning points:

-How to print aligners directly without cast
-Direct aligner printing
-New aligner thinking

Introduction Simon Graf:

Simon Graf is the inventor and pioneer for 3d metal printed orthodontic appliances.
Since 2014 he plans his metallic appliances virtual on an intraoral scan, and produces them directly with selective-laser melting, or 3d metal printing.
Of course in the meanwhile many new printing options appeared, and also many more orthodontic appliances were converted to be printed directly.
But not only metal printing evolved, also direct aligner printing is possible nowadays.
Simon gives a lecture, where he collects all his experience over the years, and presents all different up-to-date printing possibilities for 3d metal printed appliances, and for direct printed aligners.