Orthodontics In Interview: SANJIVAN KANDASAMY Orthodontics and the airway, what does the evidence say?

orthodontics In summary

“Airways are like TMD controversy on steroids”

“it amazes me we still think we can grow mandibles”

“We have an appliance (expansion) and are trying to fit it into a diagnosis”

“it is unethical to call yourself an airway orthodontist”

Sanjivan describes why there is controversy in airways and orthodontics, where the research stands on treatment with expansion and mandibular advancement, can mouth breathing cause adverse development, the effects of extractions on the airway, as well as ethics within current practice of airway orthodontics.

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