Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with MARPE featuring Dr. Svitlana Koval, DMD, MSc, BDS
This week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie welcomes back Dr. Svitlana Koval, Florida’s leading provider of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE).
Together, they explore the powerful connection between dental expansion, airway health, and facial balance covering MARPE and clear aligner mechanics, Hallie’s personal experience with her children’s treatment, timelines, post-care, and the transformative outcomes of a holistic approach.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️Introduction and Initial Results
✔️ Invisalign Journey and Airway Health
✔️ Personal Experience with Marpie and Facial Asymmetry
✔️ Understanding Marpie: Procedures and Techniques
✔️ The Importance of Airway Expansion
✔️ Comparing Traditional Expanders and Marpie
✔️Timeline and Procedures for Adult Expansion
✔️ Understanding Bone Remodeling and Expansion Techniques
✔️ Aesthetic Considerations in Orthodontic Treatment
✔️ Timeline for Appliance Removal and Bone Fusion
✔️ Impact of Expansion on Facial Structure
✔️ Innovative Approaches to MARPI Treatment
✔️ Addressing Concerns with Mini Screws and TADs
✔️ In-Office Procedure Insights and Patient Care
✔️ Managing Asymmetries in Facial Structure
✔️ Final Thoughts on Treatment Journey and Patient Experience
RELATED EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVE
- Ep 263: Breathing Easy – Link Between Orthodontics, Speech & Health with Dr. Svitlana Koval & Tiffany Zilberman
- Ep 331: Inside My MARPE Journey with yours truly, Hallie Bulkin
ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST
I am so excited for you to meet Dr. Svitlana Koval! You can hang out with her over on Instagram and check out her practice at drssk.com.
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