Demystifying Class 3 Malocclusion: Predictable Management with Clear Aligners

Class 3 aligner cases can feel unpredictable, but they don't have to feel unmanageable.

In this RipeGlobal Masterclass, Dr. Gina Vega explores how to plan mild to moderate Class 3 malocclusion cases with greater confidence using clear aligners. Learn how to define treatment goals, use digital planning tools more effectively, understand sequential distalisation with and without TADs, and set clear expectations from the first appointment.

By the end of this Masterclass, you will understand how to:

• Define ideal treatment goals for finishing Class 3 malocclusions
• Translate treatment goals for mild to moderate Class 3 cases into the clear aligner planning process
• Use 3D controls, occlusion tools, and precision cuts more effectively during case planning
• Understand sequential distalisation with and without TADs
• Identify the key challenges in Class 3 aligner cases before treatment begins
• Select appropriate elastics to reinforce anchorage in mild to moderate Class 3 malocclusions
• Set clear dentist and patient expectations from the first appointment