Veebinar: The Use of Mini-Screws in Aligner Treatment

Mini-screws provide additional anchorage and expand the range of possibilities in aligner therapy. This webinar covers both philosophy and practical application.

Participants will gain insights on:

• Biomechanics and rationale behind mini-screw use in orthodontics
• Anatomical considerations for safe placement
• Planning for successful outcomes with interdental, palatal, and aligner-compatible mini-screws
• Clinical and radiological guidelines for insertion

Dr. Saulius Žukauskas

Dr. Saulius Žukauskas completed master’s studies in dentistry in 2015 at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. This year he also did an internship in the clinic of the Vilnius Implantology Center. In 2018 Saulius completed oral surgery residency at Vilnius University. During 2016-2020 he was Doctoral student of Vilnius University. During 2015-2019 he worked at VŠĮ Vilnius University Hospital Žalgiris clinic in the consultation polyclinic, Oral surgery and pathology sub-department. In 2017 he did an intership at San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid, Spain. PhD thesis defended in September of 2021.  Saulius is member of the Lithuanian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, member of the European Academy of Osseointegration, member of the Association of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgeons of the Baltic States.