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 * To educate dental professionals on an alternative option to traditional orthodontics and invasive cosmetic procedures.
 * 1) Determine the purpose of the Inman Aligner.
 * 2) Discuss how the Inman Aligner works.
 * 3) List the common uses of this particular device.
 * 4) Identify the alternative Inman systems available and to whom they are targeted.
 * 5) Identify some advantages and disadvantages of this device.
 * 6) Identify common questions clients may have regarding what they can expect during treatment.
 * 7) Indicate what education should be provided for clients interested in the Inman Aligner.
 * 8) Identify the role of the dental hygienist in client care.
 * 9) List the step by step process of the Inman Aligner treatment.

 (Inman Aligner, 2012, How); ( Inman Aligner Guide, 2012)  (Inman Aligner, 2012, How); ( <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Inman Aligner, 2012, Top 10 reasons)
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The Inman Aligner is an alternative to conventional orthodontics. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">This device does not replace conventional orthodontics, it is mainly for cosmetic purposes. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Average cost ranges from $2000 – $4000 CAD. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The average treatment can take approximately 6-16 weeks, but varies on a case by case basis. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The inner and outer bows create opposing forces, guided by nickel titanium coil springs to move teeth into alignment. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The light but continuous pressure move teeth quickly and has not been shown to cause root resorption when worn for a maximum of 20 hours a day. ====

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(Onenetdesign, 2012, Introduction)

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(SMLMDWEST, 2011)

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">(Inman Aligner, 2012, What)
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">To correct mild to moderate crowding of the anterior teeth. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Retreatment after orthodontics. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Before other cosmetic procedures, such as veneers, to enhance results and reduce the amount of tooth surface removed during preparation. ====

__//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 150%;">Inman Fixed Spring Aligner //__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">If your client has trouble wearing the aligner on a constant basis or always forgets to wear the appliance, a more permanent solution is available. Bands are fastened to the molar teeth to hold the aligner in a fixed position, reducing client compliance issues.

__//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 150%;">Invisible Inman Aligner //__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">If your client is self conscious about the appearance of the appliance, a virtually invisible option is available. The facial portion of the device consists of a clear acrylic shell that covers the teeth, replacing the metal fixtures of the original Inman Aligner. The disadvantage to this system is that it is only capable of lingual to labial movement because the outer acrylic tray is stationary.
 * Click [|Here]to learn more about invisible aligners.

__//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 150%;">Inman Fixed Habit Appliance //__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">This fixed appliance is designed with a lingual guard to break thumb sucking or tongue thrusting habits, while also moving facially displaced teeth back into alignment.

__//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 150%;">Inman Bonded Cross-bite Appliance //__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">This fixed aligner specializes in moving the incisors forward to eliminate cross bite in the anterior region of the mouth.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">(Great Lakes Orthodontics, n.d.)

(Inman Aligner, 2012, Top 10 reasons); (Inman Aligner, 2012, FAQs) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">(Inman Aligner, 2012, FAQs); (Inman Aligner Guide, 2012); ( Qureshi, 2008<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">)
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Cost effective – less expensive than conventional full mouth orthodontics. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Less destructive than other cosmetic procedures. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Less invasive than full mouth orthodontics because it can be removed at any time. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Duration of treatment is significantly reduced when compared to traditional orthodontics. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Increased client comfort over conventional orthodontics. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Only requires one appliance that can be adjusted to adapt to the teeth as they move into position. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The device impairs speech, but should improve with time. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">In certain circumstances, the removal or “shaving down” of tooth structure may be necessary to properly align the teeth. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">As with orthodontics, discomfort associated with movement of the teeth and the feeling of loose teeth may also be experienced. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Requires placement of a lingual wire in order to maintain tooth positioning post treatment. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">This device only corrects mild to moderate malocclusion in the anterior area of the mouth, therefore if more comprehensive treatment is required, a referral to the orthodontist may be necessary. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The Inman Aligner will not correct diastemas seen in the anterior region unless the spacing results from rotation or flared out teeth. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Canines are not effectively repositioned and therefore the device is only beneficial for movement of the incisors. ====

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> (Inman Aligner Guide, 2012); (Inman Aligner, 2012, FAQs)
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">At the first appointment, impressions will need to be taken to fabricate the appliance, closely followed by a second appointment to insert and evaluate fit. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Clients will need to visit the dentist every 2-3 weeks to have the appliance evaluated and tightened. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Results are typically seen between 6 and 18 weeks but only the dentist will be able to determine an accurate time frame. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">A retainer or lingual wire will be required to maintain tooth positioning after the treatment is complete. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Cost will typically be less that conventional orthodontics, but will depend on the severity of the case. The range typically seen is between $2000-4000 CAD. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Clients will experience discomfort, similar to braces, especially following adjustment appointments. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Speech may be difficult, but should improve over time. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">In order for the treatment to be successful, the client needs to dedicate 16-20 hours a day to wearing the appliance. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Removing the appliance for 4 hours a day during eating and cleaning is important to ensure safety and reduce risk of root resorption. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Remind the client that the teeth and appliance should be thoroughly cleaned before placing the aligner into the mouth and after removal. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Clients should be aware of the limitations of the device (please see Disadvantages section) ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">“All orthodontic treatment can carry risks but so far in over 20,000 cases there have been no reported instances of loss of tooth vitality or root resorption.” ====


 * =====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">If your client has an unmet need for wholesome facial image due to dissatisfaction with the appearance of tooth alignement, the Inman Aligner may be suggested as an alternative option to conventional orthodontics or other cosmetic procedures. =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Ensure client has all necessary information regarding advantages, disadvantages and what to expect from the appliance. =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Educate client on plaque and bacteria accumulation on the device and methods to safely clean the appliance. =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Provide information regarding various products available to aid in cleaning of the device, such as a denture brush or mild cleaning solutions. A guide on cleaning and care of the device can be found [|Here]. =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Discuss the importance of diligent oral health care, including brushing and flossing techniques, to maintain periodontal health during treatment. The client must be aware that inorder to achieve optimum results, meticulous home care is imperative. =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Assess periodontal health throughout treatment and address any concerns the client may have. =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">To maintain satisfaction following treatment, oral self care techniques should be reinforced. =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Since a retainer or fixed lingual wire is generally required following treatment, education and demonstrations of cleaning and care will need to be addressed. =====

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 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Typically, the mandibular anterior teeth are easier to correct than the maxillary anteriors due to the relatively flat lingual surface of the mandibular teeth. It is important to allow for additional time when estimating treatment times for maxillary cases. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">A small ledge made of composite may be required on the lingual surface of the maxillary teeth to prevent the bow from slipping off the cingulum and onto the incisal portion of the tooth. ====


 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Simple cases that involve lingual or labial tipping of the incisors are the simplest and fastest cases to treat and typically take between 6 to 12 weeks to complete. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Moderate to extreme cases involve rotations of the teeth and can take approximately 8-24 weeks to obtain results. ====




 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">If there is inadequate room, small crowns, facially protruded teeth or misaligned canines, the results will be greatly reduced. These situations pose the greatest challenge to treatment. ====

[|Inman Aligner Dentist Area] or [|Inman Aligner Online Course Information]
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">In order to provide the Inman Aligner to clients, no orthodontic experience is required, dentists are only required to take an online certification course and a one-day hands-on course. This information can be accessed by clicking on the following links: ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Practitioners who offer the Inman Aligner have access to a program called spacewize. This program calculates the degree of difficulty based of rotation and positioning of the teeth and determines if a referral to an orthodontist is required. These findings can be printed out for the client or included in the clients chart. ====

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">(Inman Ortho, 2007); (Inman Aligner, 2012, Top 10 reasons)

__**Step by Step**__
(Qureshi, 2008)
 * 1) ====Assess the severity of the case.====
 * 2) ====Provide information regarding the Inman Aligner as well as alternative options, such as fixed orthodontics or clear aligners, and allow the client to select the method they prefer.====
 * 3) ====Examine the overall health of periodontium clinically and radiographically to ensure the client is able to receive treatment and ideal results can be achieved.====
 * 4) ====Obtain impressions and clinical photographs required for use in treatment planning.====
 * 5) ====Evaluate the dentition for areas of crowding and determine if additional space will need to be made through interproximal reduction techniques (can obtain up to 3mm through interproximal reduction).====
 * 6) ====A prescription is sent to a lab, identifying the type of aligner required . This device is then fabricated on a “corrected” model, which is made to match the specifications provided by the dentist.====
 * 7) ====Once the client returns for the insertion appointment, the client is able to place the aligner in the mouth, and the reduction of the interproximal surfaces can begin if necessary.====
 * 8) ====The client should be educated on how to use and clean the appliance.====
 * 9) ====After 2 - 3 weeks the client returns for evaluation of treatment progress and if necessary, to make adjustments to the appliance. This continues and treatment is modified as necessary to compensate for individual differences until the treatment is complete.====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Please click the link for more information about [|clinical instructions]**. ====




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** IMAGE REFERENCES **

Figure 1: Abington Dental. //Inman aligner,// [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from http[|://abingtondental.co.uk/inman-aligner.html] Figure 2: Great Lakes Orthodontics. (n.d). //Fixed spring//, [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from[] Figure 3: Great Lakes Orthodontics.(n.d). //Invisible aligner//, [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from[] Figure 4: Great Lakes Orthodontics. (n.d). //Fixed habit//, [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from [] Figure 5: Great Lakes Orthodontics. (n.d).//Cross bite appliance//, [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from [] Figure 6: Inman Aligner. (2012). //Inman aligner: Before and after, maxillary crowding,// [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from []

Figure 7: Inman Aligner. (2012). //Inman aligner: Before and after, maxillary and mandibular crowding,// [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from []

Figure 8: Inman Aligner. (2012). //Inman aligner: Before and after, maxillary protrusion and crowding,// [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from []

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Figure 10: Inman Orthodontics. (2007), //Inman aligner case selection guide, composite ledge,// [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from []

Figure 11: Inman Orthodontics. (2007), //Inman aligner case selection guide, simple cases,// [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from [|htt]p[|://www.inmanortho.com/images/CaseSelectionGuide.pdf]

Figure 12: Inman Orthodontics. (2007), //Inman aligner case selection guide, moderate to severe cases,// [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from []

Figure 13: Inman Orthodontics. (2007), //Inman aligner case selection guide, cases to avoid,// [online image]. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from []

Figure 14: Inman Orthodontic Laboratories (n.d). //Rx form,// [online image]. Retrieved July 5, 2012 from []

** VIDEO REFERENCES **

Onenetdesign. (2012). //Inman aligner introduction video, [video file]//. Retrieved June 30, 2012 from [] SMLMDWEST. (2011). //Inman aligner - minor tooth movement,// [video file]. Retrieved July 7, 2012 from []

**REFERENCES**

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Great Lakes Orthodontics. (n.d). //Featured appliances//. Retrieved June 22, 2012, from []

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Inman Aligner. (2012). //Frequently asked inman aligner questions//. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from []

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Inman Aligner. (2012). //How it works.// Retrieved June 6, 2012, from []

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Inman Aligner. (2012). //Inman aligner comparison//. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from []

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Inman Aligner. (2012). //Top 10 reasons why you should choose inman aligner//. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Inman Aligner. (2012). //What can the inman aligner do?// Retrieved June 6, 2012, from <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Inman Aligner Guide. (2012). //Do I need a full brace to correct misaligned teeth//. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from []

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Inman Ortho. (2007). //The inman aligner case selection guide.// Retrieved June 7, 2012, from []

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Qureshi, T. (2008). The inman aligner: A detailed step-by-step case study [Electronic version]. //Dentistry,// //38//, pp. 37-38. retrieved June 6, 2012, from []