Oral surgeon Dr. Kevin Coppelson delves into jaw expansion, facial aesthetics, and airway enhancement. He breaks down his MIND procedure, a minimally invasive technique for naso-maxillary expansion, and explains how PEEK implants can enhance facial symmetry while avoiding the “dogmaxxed” look. Learn the key benefits of mandibular transverse expansion for airway improvement, and how to choose between MARPE and segmental LeFort for optimal results.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:05 – The effects of wildfires on breathing in Los Angeles
00:04:31 – Dr. Coppelson practice at the Breathe Institute
00:06:22 – Mandibular expansion (MSDO) and its benefits on airway
00:10:21 – Addressing both structural and functional aspects
00:13:22 – Managing TMJ during mandibular expansion
00:17:20 – Aesthetic consequences of MSDO and orbital implants
00:21:46 – Custom PEEK implants, their advantages, and infection risks
00:28:06 – Dr. Coppelson training and surgical techniques evolution
00:35:52 – Buccal fat pad removal and how bone affects facial aesthetics
00:39:06 – Impact of social media on jaw surgery outcomes
00:41:48 – Orthognathic surgery: balancing beauty, function, and breathing
00:45:27 – The importance of planning and 3D imaging
00:54:30 – Addressing patient concerns on the surgical planning
00:59:25 – Introduction to the MIND procedure and its technical aspects
01:10:27 – Demographic considerations and tooth-anchored expanders
01:16:02 – Potential benefits of armless expanders like the FME
01:18:06 – Importance of cephalometric analysis in planning MARPE
01:21:45 – Causes of asymmetries in MARPE and how to prevent them
01:25:32 – Nasal maxillary expansion vs segmental LeFort surgery
01:28:01 – Where to find Dr. Coppelson online
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