Aladin Sabbagh

Biography

Dr. Aladin Sabbagh** is an accomplished orthodontist and oral surgeon renowned for his innovative contributions to the field of orthodontics. With a career spanning over three decades, he has made significant advancements in treatment methods and appliances, including the patented SARA®, SUS/Sabbagh Universal Spring®, and AquaSplint®.

Dr. Sabbagh earned his postgraduate certificate in Oral Surgery from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Syria in 1989, followed by a postgraduate certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Kiel in 1993. He established his orthodontic practice in Erlangen, Germany, in the same year. His commitment to innovation led to the EU and USA patents for the SUS² in 1996 and the Aqua Splint® in 2002. He continued to advance the field with the invention of the SARA appliance® in 2019, further solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in orthodontics.

Throughout his career, Dr. Sabbagh has held prominent leadership roles, including Chairman of the German Association of Orthodontists in Bavaria and Vice President of the Eurasian Association of Orthodontists. He has also been recognized as an Honorary Professor in 2002 in São Paulo and again in 2023 in Coorg, India. His contributions have earned him multiple awards, including the Top Orthodontist Award from Focus Magazine from 2012 to 2024 and recognition from Stern Magazine in Germany.

As a national and international lecturer since 1991, Dr. Sabbagh has shared his expertise on advanced orthodontics and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) at numerous conferences, seminars, and universities. He has over 900 publications and presentations to his name, focusing on topics such as hybrid orthodontics and non-compliance orthodontics.

In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Sabbagh is a court-approved appraiser and expert witness, demonstrating his deep knowledge of orthodontic practices. He also serves on the editorial board of Quintessenz Publishing and the IOS & AEO in Prague.

With a commitment to advancing the field of orthodontics, Dr. Sabbagh continues to inspire and educate through his work and innovative practices. For more information, visit his websites: [sabbagh64.com](http://www.sabbagh64.com), [sabbagh-orthodontics.com](http://www.sabbagh-orthodontics.com), and [kieferorthopädie-nürnberg.com](http://www.kieferorthopädie-nürnberg.com).

Title

Treatment of CMD, Habits, ASOS & Malocclusion

Abstract

Clear aligners are effective in promoting dental alignment but have clinical limitations in treating difficult cases of dysfunctions such as CMD, Habits, SAS and Malocclusion.

The efficacy of clear aligners has recently been improved by new biomechanics, materials, combination with fixed appliances/TAD's (hybrid orthodontics) and innovative aligner modifications such as SARA-Splint, Hemi-Splints, Tongue Schield and Torque Points.

Aims and objectives

This lecture aims to discuss a new treatment concept to improve the functional outcome of clear aligners while saving treatment time, supported by clinical cases and scientific evidence.