The path to achieving Excellence will inevitably involve the pursuit of Simplicity at every stage of treatment. It is possible to "simplify" our treatments if we start by looking back and critically re-evaluating what we have done, thus posing questions that force us to review all phases of the treatment we have carried out. The first question we must ask ourselves is: "What I wish I hadn’t done?" This will lead us to highlight the most common errors that obviously detract from the final Excellence (e.g., extraction cases treated without extractions and vice versa, cases treated surgically when compensation could suffice). Another question concerns our real understanding of the aesthetic and biological "limits" (such as movement, crowding, and periodontal issues) in our treatment plan. It is possible to "simplify" our treatments if we properly utilize the tools at our disposal: the use of appropriate and versatile appliances, the ability to individualize treatment phases, and careful finishing planning. Finally, reflecting on what we have learned over the years that has made us better: always putting the patient at the center, listening to their expectations, and trying to meet them, if reasonable, reflecting on the fact that sometimes a fair compromise leads to the same high perceived quality and thus to Excellence nonetheless.


Learning Objectives
After this lecture, you will be able to simplify your treatments by reevaluating previous ones critically
After this lecture, you will be able to understand the aesthetic and biological limits to movement
After this lecture, you will be able to learn how to use the correct appliances