Dr. Susana Palma, DDS, PhD earned her Dentistry degree from the University of Granada in 1998 and a PhD in Orthodontics from Complutense University of Madrid in 2002. She completed a postgraduate in Lingual Orthodontics (Valencia, 2009–2011). She was Honorific Professor at Complutense (2004–2007) and taught at Salamanca (2018–2023). A guest lecturer in Lisbon, Rome, and Seville, she co-directed the Aligners International Advanced Program and has been an international speaker since 2016. She published widely, authored Align white papers, and was a Diamond II Invisalign provider (Top 1% EMEA). She now lectures for Angel Aligner (EMEA, China), serves on its Scientific Advisory Board, and belongs to SEDO, SEDA, AESOR, WFO, and GOAGET. She co-authored Aligners Technique in Orthodontics (2021), Biomechanics with Aligners, attachments, protocols, features (2024), and contributed to books by Dr. Romano and Drs. Nanda & Castroflorio. She has been in private practice in Ciudad Real since 2005.


Learning Objectives
After this lecture, you will be able to understand the role of the occlusal plane in the functional development of the stomatognathic system and its influence on mandibular movement and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) health.
After this lecture, you will be able to identify the clinical implications of an improperly inclined occlusal plane, including its effects on growth, smile aesthetics, facial profile, and masticatory function.
After this lecture, you will be able to learn biomechanical strategies using aligners and micro screws to manage and correct occlusal plane discrepancies, including canting and rotational imbalances.