{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"CandidPro™ Podcast","title":"E6 – Mastering Aligner Mechanics: Basics of Orthodontic Biomechanics","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1861,"description":"DESCRIPTION\nWhat actually moves teeth with aligners — and what causes cases to go off track? In this episode of CandidTalks, hosts Pat and Sam break down the biomechanics behind clear aligner therapy, revealing the forces, patterns, and principles that separate predictable outcomes from frustrating refinements.\nYou’ll learn how to:\nMaster push vs. pull mechanics — and why aligners behave differently than braces\nControl crown tipping and root torque for more stable movements\nPlan effective anchorage to prevent unwanted reactions and space reopening\nAvoid posterior open bites through smarter staging and overjet planning\nUse CandidPro’s orthodontic expertise and ProMonitoring™ to improve predictability in every case\nWhether you’re new to aligner therapy or refining your clinical approach, this episode helps you understand the “why” behind tooth movement — and how to harness biomechanics for better, faster, more consistent results.\n\nABOUT THE HOSTS\nPat and Sam bring humor, real-world insight, and dental industry expertise to every episode of CandidTalks, powered by CandidPro Clear Aligners — the orthodontist-led aligner system helping practices become more predictable, efficient, and profitable.\nGET STARTED\nSign up to submit your first CandidPro Clear Aligners case here: https://www.candidpro.com/providers/homepage","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rjPliTWqDZIeXehZAwAs54GYYnwH82GsGwPk1KDPphM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNWI0/NzBhZmQwODg1ODBk/YWE1OTE4MmRhMzRi/NmE4NC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}