Dr. Werner Schupp & Dr. Sachin Chhatwani

Dr. Werner Schupp

Germany

  • Studies of dentistry at the University of Münster (Westfälische Wilhelms Universität) final exam 1985, dissertation 1986
  • Postgraduate student in Orthodontics from 1987 - 1989 at the University of Münster (Westfälische Wilhelms Universität), department of orthodontics, director Ms Prof. Dr. U. Ehmer, certified specialist of "orthodontics" since 1989
  • Collaboration in the orthodontic pivate practice of Dr. D.E. Toll, D.D.S. (USA) 1989 and 1990
  • Private practice as a specialist for orthodontics in Cologne - Rodenkirchen (Dr. J. Steinmaier) 


Publication of the books: 

  • "Funktionslehre in der Kieferorthopädie" in 2000 (ISBN: 3-928055-03-8) together with Dr. Toll
  • "Kraniomandibuläres und Muskuloskelettales System" in 2012 by Quintessenz Publ. together with Dr. Boisserée
  • "Aligner Orthodontics" first published 2015 together with Dr. Haubrich, Quintessence Publishing (English, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean and French version)
  • "Aligner Orthodontics and orofacial Orthopedics", together with Dr. Haubrich, Quintessence Publ., 2022 (English, Japanese, Korean and other in translation) 


  • Editor in Chief "Journal of Aligner Orthodontics" Quintessence Publishing
  • Editor "Manuelle Medizin und Kieferorthopädie" (Springer Verlag) 
  • Advisory Board "Kieferorthopädie" Quintessenz Verlag
  • Best Lecture Award European Aligner Society (EAS) 2016
  • Certified in Manual medicine and Osteopathy for Orthodontics (DGMM / GBO)
  • Founding member and Past President of the German Board of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics (GBO)
  • Lecturer Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
  • President of the international study group "Craniomandibular and musculoskeletal medicine"
  • Former Visiting Professor, University of Ferrara, Italy (Chairman Prof. Giuseppe Siciliani)
  • Visiting Professor, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China (Cairman Prof. Yuxing Bai, D.D.S.,Ph.D)
  • Member of "Scientists for Future" (S4F)
  • Former Member of the German Eventing Equestrian Team



Dr. Sachin Chhatwani

Germany

Dr Sachin Chhatwani, specialist dentist for orthodontics, works in his own practice in Lüdenscheid and as a senior physician at the University of Witten/Herdecke. He is a graduate of the two-year modular training programme of the FACE (functional and cosmetic excellence) group under the direction of Dr Domingo Martin and Dr Renato Cocconi. Because his scientific activities, Dr Sachin Chhatwani is active on the editorial advisory board of the journal "Kieferorthopädie", Quintessenz Verlag, Berlin and the editorial board of the "Journal of Aligner Orthodontics", Quintessence Publishing, London. He is also a board member of the working group for craniomandibular and musculoskeletal medicine. His research focuses on three-dimensional imaging and craniomandibular and musculoskeletal medicine. 


  • 2001–2006 – Dentistry studies
  • 2006–2008 – Oral surgery and dentistry (including Dr Christoph Will, Kitzingen)
  • 2008–2011 – Further training in orthodontics (e.g. University of Giessen, Prof Dr Sabine Ruf)
  • 2012–2021 – Employed as an orthodontist (including with Yong-min Jo PhD, Mettmann)
  • 2016 – present Senior Physician at Witten/Herdecke University (Head: Prof Dr Gholamreza Danesh)
  • Since 2021 – Practice in the joint orthodontic practice of Dr Chhatwani + Vater, Lüdenscheid


  • Abstract

    Next Level Aligner Therapy – Implementation of Jaw Tracking in Virtual Treatment Planning


    Conventional aligner procedures have so far only offered the static, habitual occlusion as the starting point for virtual treatment simulation (VTS). With most providers, the respective occlusion is determined virtually using the "best-fit" procedure. A change in the occlusal relationship in the course of the VTS can therefore only be shown using the "best-fit" method and neglects the dynamics of the temporomandibular joint and therefore a realistic treatment simulation.

    The in-office aligner treatment gives the orthodontist complete freedom in contrast to conventional systems. Each planning and treatment step is carried out in the own clinic and laboratory setting under the direct control of the orthodontist. In addition to the selection of different aligner materials, monolayers or multilayers in various thicknesses and shape memory materials, the aligner length can be determined to improve the quality of treatment. A further step towards individualizing aligner therapy is the integration of jaw tracking systems and the virtual articulator.

    Individual, digitally recorded movement and joint space data using jaw tracking systems such as DMD (Ignident, Germany) and Modjaw (Modjaw, France) can be used to transfer the relationship of the temporomandibular joints into treatment planning. This allows reliable simulation of the aligner planning, taking into account the individual jaw movement, and ensures an efficient result that takes functional concepts into account. If a pathological joint situation is present, a therapeutic starting position can be determined for treatment using occlusal splints or directly for the VTS. This procedure offers maximum individualization of treatment planning and expands the range of functional, dynamic treatment goals that can be efficiently implemented.

    This course covers

    • the full digital workflow in In-Office aligner planning
    • functional concepts and strategies in orthodontics
    • the acquisition of patient-individual movement data using Jaw Tracking Systems
    • integration of Jaw Tracking Systems into the In-Office aligner planning
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