Join Dr. Jonathan Ford, a diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, in this insightful webinar focused on mitigating the potential side effects of Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs). If you are treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with oral appliance therapy, this presentation is essential for understanding the biomechanics behind successful, comfortable patient outcomes.
Dr. Ford explores the physics of appliance design, challenging the traditional “splint everything” mindset by explaining how force vectors impact tooth movement, overjet, and overbite. By analyzing different appliance categories, including midline push/pull, bilateral push, bilateral interlocking (dorsal), and bilateral pull. This video breaks down how specific connection points distribute forces across the dental arches. Discover why shifting forces onto stronger teeth (like canines and mandibular molars) rather than weaker incisors can help prevent unwanted occlusal changes and posterior open bites.
The webinar includes a deep dive into the Panthera Classic (D-SAD) and X3 appliances. Dr. Ford explains how adopting a fully digital workflow, using intraoral scanners rather than traditional analog impressions, which virtually eliminates mounting discrepancies and reduces appliance remakes. The presentation also covers:
Watch the full webinar to learn how prioritizing the right appliance design can minimize follow-up problem appointments, improve patient compliance, and make your dental sleep practice more profitable and predictable.
