Rafi Romano DMD, MSc
Dr. Rafi Romano, a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (earned at Hebrew University, Hadassah Jerusalem), maintains a private orthodontic practice in Tel Aviv, emphasizing adult and esthetic orthodontics.
Dr. Romano is AAO Ambassador representing the Israel Orthodontic Society. He is an Active Member of the EAED (European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry). He is the editor of 6 books, the last one was published recently, “Orthodontic Mindset”, Quintessence publishing 2025.
Dr. Romano is a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry – IJED. He is an Invisalign Diamond II Provider, an Advisory Board Member for Align Technologies, and lectures worldwide on esthetic orthodontics and adult multidisciplinary orthodontic treatment.
Pre-Congress Seminar: Digital Workflow: The Key to Success in Every Clear Aligner Case
Abstract
Clear aligners treatment becomes more common and many traditional “brackets companies” shift towards aligners. Yet, the predictability of our 3D virtual plan is still not satisfactory. The pre-congress course will give tips how to succeed in treating various malocclusions such as crowding, class II and III, interdisciplinary cases and Teen and First. Digital workflow protocols will be discussed and demonstrated.
Bullet for Pre-Congress Seminar:
- How to define our treatment goals
- Simulation pro
- Attachments- when? What shape?
- IPR
- Staging
- Accessories
- Monitoring (Virtual care)
- Additional aligners timing
Keynote Lecture: The great challenge in open bite treatment for Adults from both the Biomechanics and treatment planning perspectives
Many adults presenting with an open bite have undergone orthodontic treatment during adolescence. Relapse in these cases is multifactorial—commonly involving myofunctional dysfunctions, tongue posture and habits, unstable occlusion, and at times, an inadequate treatment plan.
This lecture will examine a wide range of open bite cases, from mild to complex, and highlight the critical role of individualized treatment planning and biomechanics. Practical guidelines and a structured workflow will be presented to help clinicians address the challenges of open bite correction and achieve long-term stability.
Bullet for keynote lecture:
- Aetiology of open bite
- Attachments protocol
- Anchorage control
- Myofunctional treatment
- Retention and stability