mandibular position before expansion

By the end of this 2-day program participants will:

* Understand mandibular position as the primary driver of airway , joint , muscle, and dental balance.

* Learn how to diagnose growth patterns ( kids, teens, adults)

* Define when to expand, reposition, or stabilize first

* Identify joint pathology vs. adaptive compensation

* Construct a physiologic mandibular position (constructive bite)

* Apply a clear sequence : Orthopedic phase - Orthodontic phase 

"You don't decide expansion first - you decide mandibular position first".

This defines:

* Amount of expansion

* Direction of growth

* Occlusal plane orientation

* Stability results 

Day 1 : Focus population 

Opening paradigm shift

Growth, airway , development in kids & teenagers

* The Airway - Joint- Muscle - Teeth system

* Mandible as the driver of adaptation

* Why expansion without mandibular positioning is not ideal.

* Key concept : Downward & forward facial growth, vertical control via first molars

* Creation of eruption space (Planas Concepts)

* Development of occlusal plane

*Integration of : Dr. Pedro Planas and Dr. Sadao Sato 

* 7 steps of Diagnostic 

* Direct Tracks of Planas

* Vertical growth guidance

* Functional orthopedic appliance

* Introduction to aligners in orthopedics

Classify growth pattern, evaluate TMJ condition, determine mandibular position (adaptive vs. displaced), construct constructive bite, combine with expansion if needed, control occlusal plane.