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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 expanders II. Phase One Course at Straight Smile SolutionsA. Resources available (playlist and course)B. Affordable cost III. Scenario DiscussionA. The need […]
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/S1073874621000487 Here are some of the advantages […]
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 […]
Ever wondered about how to create a treatment plan for class 3 retrognathic growing patients? In many cases, this can be a little tricky to define – but luckily, we’ve outlined the main things you need to know about how to tackle these case first to help. However, make sure you’ve checked our other ortho […]
We all want to limit the discomfort our patients experience during their orthodontics cases — and this is especially important when dealing with palatal expansion. Fortunately, our experts are on hand today to help with this, so you know how much pain your patient is likely to experience (and whether or not their discomfort is […]
