DDr. Bärbl Reistenhofer

Germany

  • Studies in medicine at the Universities of Graz and Vienna
  • Studies in dentistry at the University of Vienna
  • Dissertation at the University Clinic for Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine in Vienna, Department of Prosthetics under Prof Slawicek
  • Seven years in the Department of Orthodontics at the University Clinic of Dentistry Vienna under Prof Bantleon 
  • Founding member of the ALOS (Austrian Lingual Orthodontic Society) 
  • One-year course in lingual orthodontics with Dr Fillion – Paris 
  • Numerous courses for internal braces (Takimoto, Japan) 
  • Board of the European Lingual Society 
  • Invisalign® certified for 20 years 
  • DDr Reistenhofer was honoured as the first "Invisalign® Platinum Doctor" in Austria
  • Honoured three times as Invisalign® Platinum practitioner 
  • 2012: Invisalign® Platinum Elite practitioner 
  • Since 2013: Invisalign® Diamond practitioner 
  • Since 2021: Invisalign® Peak practitioner
  • Since the 2009/10: winter semester, instructor for Invisalign® at the University Clinic of Dentistry Vienna 
  • Former Clinical Speaker for Invisalign® and member of the Clinical Councils and Advisory Boards 
  • Numerous publications and lectures on aligner therapy 

  • Abstract

    Refinements – an Inherent Part of Every Aligner Treatment or an Avoidable Nuisance?   


    In this presentation, we will investigate the causes of refinements. A distinction must be made between: 


    • patient-related causes (compliance, exaggerated expectations – one of the most common reasons, inadequate information)  


    • treatment-related causes (selection of the wrong treatment method, unpredictable tooth movements, incorrect ClinCheck®, inadequate treatment process evaluation)  


    We analyse the reasons for refinements and, based on the evaluation of over 4000 treatments carried out in our practice, present strategies for the greatest possible reduction of avoidable corrections. In practice, optimising these processes has a positive impact not only on the appointment calendar but also on finances and, most importantly, on patient satisfaction. 

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