Orthodontist Jeremy Manuele provides an in-depth look at the FME device, breaking down its design, mechanics and unique features, including its locking tabs, bi-cortical engagement, and controlled three-dimensional expansion. Dr. Manuele also discusses common challenges in skeletal expansion, how the FME addresses these issues, and the meticulous design process behind it.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:41 FME Design and Locking Mechanism

00:05:13 Company Background and Clinical Challenges

00:12:09 Patient Safety and Digital Monitoring Systems

00:13:29 Surgical Planning and Anatomical Landmarks

00:19:00 Expansion Techniques for Skeletal Alignment

00:24:16 Overview of FME Surgical Guides and Kit

00:30:40 Appliance Placement Process

00:39:17 Patient Comfort and Tolerance of Appliance

00:44:31 Comparing FME to Custom Appliances

00:47:45 FME Device Components and Clinical Precision

00:54:34 Quality Control and Initial Clinical Cases

01:00:49 Innovations in Protraction Therapy

01:06:05 SARPE Compared to Segmental Surgery

01:08:35 Biomechanics of Maxillary Expansion

01:11:35 Adult Bone Movement Case Study

01:17:31 TMJ Mechanics and Jaw Positioning

01:26:44 Dental Intrusion and Maxillary Movement

01:34:21 Maxillary Advancement and Dental Adjustments

01:39:26 Types of Dental Expansion and Airway Analysis

01:45:34 Age Considerations: Case Study of a Patient in Their 70s

01:51:51 Addressing Asymmetry and Radiograph Superimposition

01:57:46 Skeletal Reference Points and Lab Error Analysis

02:01:10 The Future of Orthodontics and Educational Resources

02:05:28 Early Expansion Approaches in Young Patients

02:06:27 Remote Orthodontic Consultation Services

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