Functional and Cosmetic Excellence with Aligners

This book presents clear aligner treatment from an advanced clinical perspective, where the objective is not simply to align teeth, but to achieve long-term functional, aesthetic, occlusal, and temporomandibular excellence.

The authors, Dr. Domingo Martín and Dr. Alberto Canábez, introduce a clinical approach based on their extensive experience in clear aligner orthodontics and the FACE Philosophy, in which diagnosis and treatment planning are centered on masticatory function, joint and occlusal stability, while maintaining facial aesthetic harmony.

The book emphasizes that clear aligners should not be regarded merely as an aesthetic solution, but as a comprehensive treatment system capable of managing complex cases when sound biomechanical and functional principles are correctly applied. To achieve this, it highlights the importance of:

• 01A comprehensive patient diagnosis, including functional, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and occlusal evaluation.
• 02Strategic planning of tooth movement with clear aligners.
• 03Control of the vertical dimension and occlusal stability.
• 04The use of auxiliaries and clinical protocols to improve treatment predictability.
• 05Achieving results that combine aesthetics, function, and long-term treatment stability.

In summary, this book is intended for orthodontists who use clear aligners and wish to move beyond purely aesthetic treatments toward a more biomechanical, functional, and evidence-based approach, with particular emphasis on achieving stable and long-lasting clinical outcomes.