Posts Tagged ‘ IPE ’

I Am SO Excited to Show You the ORIGINAL Keyless RPE / RME Expander Demo Video.

    Introduction Dr. Amanda from Straight Smile Solutions shares her excitement after traveling to Boston to meet the team behind the original keyless RPE/RME expander, developed by Aegis Star in collaboration with the Kellis family. This innovation predates many newer keyless expanders and offers a practical, patient-friendly alternative to traditional key-activated appliances, without the […]

Dr. Amanda’s Top 3 IPE (Invisalign Palatal Expander) Tricks and Tips

Introduction Dr. Amanda breaks down her top three real-world IPE tricks, highlighting the gap between official Invisalign instruction and what experienced orthodontists actually do. Her recommendations are based on collective clinical experience, rather than corporate guidelines, and aim to make IPEs more predictable and effective. 1. Eat With the Appliance In Absolute requirement for proper […]

Should You Stop Expanding at 40mm with RPE/IPE?

  Should You Stop Expanding at 40mm with RPE/IPE? Introduction Dr. Amanda from Straight Smile Solutions addresses a common question: Should expansion stop when the transpalatal width reaches 40mm? • Many clinicians use “40mm” as a benchmark after hearing her training material, but it is not a universal stopping point. • Tooth size, arch size, […]