Listen "#78 – Dr. Kevin Coppelson – Custom PEEK Implants with Jaw Surgery, MIND vs. EASE, and Mandibular Distraction (MSDO)"
Episode Synopsis
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.D. Kevin Coppelson - Contact & Social Mediahttps://www.drcoppelson.com/https://www.instagram.com/drcoppelsonJawHacks Official eBookhttps://substack.com/@jawhacks1-on-1 Chat with Ronhttps://jawhacks.com/chatsAnd More on the Websitehttps://jawhacks.com/Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:05 - The effects of wildfires on breathing in Los Angeles00:04:31 - Dr. Coppelson practice at the Breathe Institute00:06:22 - Mandibular expansion (MSDO) and its benefits on airway00:10:21 - Addressing both structural and functional aspects00:13:22 - Managing TMJ during mandibular expansion00:17:20 - Aesthetic consequences of MSDO and orbital implants 00:21:46 - Custom PEEK implants, their advantages, and infection risks00:28:06 - Dr. Coppelson training and surgical techniques evolution00:35:52 - Buccal fat pad removal and how bone affects facial aesthetics00:39:06 - Impact of social media on jaw surgery outcomes00:41:48 - Orthognathic surgery: balancing beauty, function, and breathing 00:45:27 - The importance of planning and 3D imaging00:54:30 - Addressing patient concerns on the surgical planning00:59:25 - Introduction to the MIND procedure and its technical aspects01:10:27 - Demographic considerations and tooth-anchored expanders01:16:02 - Potential benefits of armless expanders like the FME01:18:06 - Importance of cephalometric analysis in planning MARPE01:21:45 - Causes of asymmetries in MARPE and how to prevent them 01:25:32 - Nasal maxillary expansion vs segmental LeFort surgery01:28:01 - Where to find Dr. Coppelson onlineNO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, “we”) does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.