#76 – Dr. Kimberly Santiago – Skeletal vs. Dental Expansion – Asking the Tough Questions
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General dentist Dr. Kimberly Santiago dives into the transformative power of skeletal expanders (MARPE) and functional jaw development. Topics include growth milestones in jaw development, aligning airway health with aesthetics, sleep studies for kids, advancements in bandless MARPE, and protocols for slow expansion.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction to tooth-borne vs bone-borne expanders
00:04:22 - Importance of early jaw development for airway health
00:06:18 - Sleep studies and jaw development in children
00:08:07 - MARPE for pre-adolescents
00:10:55 - Benefits and outcomes of skeletal expanders
00:14:23 - Challenges in using MARPE for younger patients
00:17:32 - Avoiding dental-alveolar effects with bandless MARPE
00:19:45 - Aligners and expanders
00:22:31 - No-diastema MARPE protocol
00:26:11 - Why slow expansion techniques are becoming the standard
00:30:55 - Role of cortical punctures in enhancing skeletal expansion
00:35:18 - Advantages of bandless MARPE
00:40:02 - Debunking myths about premolar extractions and their impact
00:45:40 - Functional dentistry and its focus on airway-centered care
00:50:23 - Detailed case study of successful MARPE
01:01:04 - Advancements in CBCT imaging
01:06:38 - MARPE customization
01:12:45 - Suture stimulation for adult expansion.
01:19:13 - Addressing skeletal asymmetries with MARPE
01:25:41 - Managing complications of MARPE + SFO T
01:30:08 - The benefits of 3D-printed expanders
01:35:29 - Enhancing stability in jaw expansion
01:39:50 - Dr. Santiago’s jaw surgery CBCTs
01:41:57 - Using CB imaging for cranial base and alignment corrections
01:51:30 - Practical insights into aligning cranial planes and nasal spine
01:55:12 - Functional improvements with Homeoblock.
02:01:23 - Functional and aesthetic goals.
02:08:14 - Case studies on MARPE’s impact on airway and symmetry
02:15:38 - Dr. Santiago’s vision for the future of airway-centered dentistry
02:22:51 - Comprehensive care offerings from Dr. Santiago’s practice
02:27:50 - Final thoughts on remote consults
02:29:41 - Importance of SFOT for improving bone stability
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