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Should you do a RPE on a Pediatric Patient with Daily NosebleedsI. IntroductionDr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions answers a question she received regarding whether it is safe to use an expander for orthodontic treatment in a child who experiences regular nosebleeds. She explains that daily nosebleeds are not normal and the child should first be […]
If you have been looking at finishing cases more quickly, considering fast braces techniques could be valuable – and simultaneously using an expander with braces can help speed up the process. However, if this is something you’ve been considering, it’s important to choose the right wires to ensure this fast braces approach won’t affect the […]
Fixed vs. Removable Expanders: ( RPE vs. Schwartz )I. IntroductionDr. Amanda discusses considerations for when to use removable versus fixed functional appliances for phase one orthodontic treatment in growing patients. She references insights from a course by Dr. Simon Wong. She shares his analogy of not doing treatment “in the quicksand” – during periods of […]
Have you ever wondered about whether you could use Invisalign or clear aligners as an alternative to doing RPE expanders or palatal expansion on your patients? Palatal expansion can be a useful tool, but if you are doing an Invisalign or clear aligner case, you may want to consider: is palatal expansion really necessary? […]
If you have an RPE case, it’s important to consider whether you should be banding Es or 6s. 6s are the first molars that come in when patients are around six years old. Meanwhile, Es are the second baby molars that come in at around the age of two years. However, it’s not clear which […]
Can you Expand with RPE or Schwartz the SAME TIME as Lower Invisalign Clear Aligners?I. IntroductionA. Dr. Amanda from Straight Smile SolutionsB. Upcoming Invisalign technology expansionC. Need for creative solutions in the absence of expandersII. Phase One Course at Straight Smile SolutionsA. Resources available (playlist and course)B. Affordable costIII. Scenario DiscussionA. The need for palatal […]
Can you Delay RPE Palatal Expansion in a Mixed Dentition Patient? RisksI. Introduction● Dr. Amanda of Straight Smile Solutions discusses the need for early expansion in mixed dentition cases.● Promotes her phase one course for comprehensive understanding.II. Can We Wait?● Addressing the question of whether expansion can be delayed when the patient is in mixed […]
Align Technology is launching their own brand of palatal expanders that clip/ attach to their clear aligners!! Read more below. It is being launched in Canada now, and will be available in the US in 2024 but only with Invisalign First®. We’ll post more information, when we know it!!https://investor.aligntech.com/news-releases/news-release-details/align-technology-introduces-invisalignr-palatal-expander-system
A lot of you are asking about 3D Printed Fixed Expanders. I haven’t done one yet, but I see the benefit, no spacers and great retention! It’s also potentially healthier for gums although it may increase the rate of caries.Here’s more information from recent journal articles. https://www.jco-online.com/archive/2021/09/571-the-cutting-edge-cementation-and-removal-of-3d-printed-expanders/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1073874621000487Here are some of the advantages of 3D printed […]
Compliance is a vitally important component when it comes to your fixed and removable expander treatment plan success. With this thought in mind, making sure that you have looked at some of the different aspects of a successful expander treatment plan is vital, and ensuring your patients are compliant is essential for finishing cases while […]