Learn the importance of early interceptive orthodontics and how to treat with skeletal expansion before using aligners in growing children. Learn the differences between a cemented expander and the new Invisalign Palatal Expander.

Course Objectives

• Why treat early and do a phase 1

  - How and why use a Hyrax

  - How and why use IPE (Invisalign palatal expander)

• ⁠Understanding skeletal expansion benefits versus dental expansion.

Dr. Andrea Ho-Fatt

Dr. Andrea Ho-Fatt is a Diamond Plus provider with a general dentistry practice in Toronto, Canada. She actively contributes to the dental community as an Algin GP Advisory Board member, a founding mentor for the Women in Digital Dentistry and KOL for the AACA. Dr. Andrea is an Align speaker who is also instrumental in testing new products including the Invisalign Palatal Expander in 2024. Dr. Andrea is a cofounder of Unlocking Potential, a course that teaches general dentists how to master clear aligner techniques for younger patients.

Dr. Vitaly Gantman

Dr. Vitaly Gantman graduated from the University of Montreal in 2012. Initially using brackets and wires, he switched to Invisalign in 2017 after Dr. Galler’s REINGAGE course and acquiring his first iTero. A Diamond Plus Provider since 2020, he is now a Faculty member for Invisalign, offering comprehensive orthodontics to adults and children. Dr. Gantman actively teaches Invisalign integration and combination treatments, having treated over 2000 patients. He developed a predictable protocol using Hyrax, IPE, Invisalign First, Carriere Motion Appliance, and Invisalign Comprehensive Plans. Since 2022, he has led the Montreal Chapter of the AACA and offers 1-on-1 mentoring for Carriere Motion cases.