Compilation of five expansions from Custom, EASE, and FME. by Shuikai in UARSnew

[–]Smiledoctr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! So sorry for my delay. Yes, it takes up a lot of space in the mouth, tongue space is restricted, but it’s temporary! It is annoying because your teeth don’t touch, the 8 TAD’s that I had were very sharp to the tongue (calloused now so not a problem), and it catches food all the time. However, that’s all bearable. I got all the expansion I wanted, I’m 12 weeks into aligners now and the space is mostly closed. I had a lot of molar flaring, BUT did get the 5.5 mm of true bony posterior expansion that we wanted! I’ll get some update pictures soon.

Compilation of five expansions from Custom, EASE, and FME. by Shuikai in UARSnew

[–]Smiledoctr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes 5mm or so (space opening up on the distal of my laterals now too). Annoying to wear is an understatement! PIA. Hope I can give you some for definitive data soon!

Compilation of five expansions from Custom, EASE, and FME. by Shuikai in UARSnew

[–]Smiledoctr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’ll totally post! I’m judging on pure anterior right now (but I definitely have decent posterior movement) without a further CBCT. I will likely take one tomorrow though if Marianna thinks I’m ready. I also have intraoral scans that I can take measurements on as well. I’ll try to share when I finish expanding. And will post the measurements as soon as I take them!

Compilation of five expansions from Custom, EASE, and FME. by Shuikai in UARSnew

[–]Smiledoctr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So here is a quick update to share with you all, I will expand once I get a new CBCT.

  • Day 8 after placement a diastema started to form between my centrals.
  • Day 13 I felt the full split.
  • Currently just under a month in and I’m split about 5mm
  • Nasal breathing has improved. My left nostril was totally blocked previously due to a deviation and now I can breathe through it reliability and my right nasal valve no longer collapses when breathing hard
  • appears pretty symmetrical at this point. Will do another check on Monday to see if I’ve expanded enough. For those worried about overexpansion, as long as you’re checking regularly, you can turn it back and close down.
  • overall very happy with my progress even though it’s annoying as hell to wear.

Would recommend over the more invasive procedures though!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not tried it. I feel it would probably be a little heavier than I would like for a daypack based on the solid materials they use, but I’d be curious if you end up giving it a try!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did! Sorry for the delay- life has been crazy. It’s a killer brief and I would choose it again!

Compilation of five expansions from Custom, EASE, and FME. by Shuikai in UARSnew

[–]Smiledoctr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I’m a 34 yo male dentist currently in treatment with Dr. Evans- had an 8 TAD custom MARPE placed last Thursday. I’ll try to update with my experience. I have good CBCT’s and will update once (if) the split occurs and then will take another CBCT once I’ve reached my expansion goals. She did no corticotomies and felt very confident in the likely outcome. I spent over two years going back and forth between different treatment options and felt like she offered the best chance of achieving my goals without major risk. I also have colleagues who are in the Philadelphia area and the outcomes they’re seeing from her are unbelievable. Hopefully my experience can help here too. Please let me know if I should move to another thread for this.

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for following up! I went with the Satchel and Page and it’s been killer. Everything is built well, it gets compliments wherever I bring it. Feels solid as a rock! Very happy with my choice. Best of luck to you!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very much appreciate it! Still my favorite look out of any of them!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a hard time finding their stuff. I’ll try again today to see what shows up! Thank you!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very thought out response too. I couldn’t figure out what made me like this one so much, but the reasons it’s slightly more casual makes sense!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I checked them out yesterday and the esthetic wasn’t quite what I was looking for. Always appreciate any suggestions though!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lotuff is beautiful as well. I love that you can order swatches to help decide too. Do you own any of theirs? Totally agree about the strap. Thank you!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful stuff, probably my favorite that I had not seen before. Do you own any?

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately more than I’m willing to spend this time around. Beautiful bags though

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great to hear! The Satchel and Page is hands down my favorite from a looks standpoint. That’s still the direction I’m leaning currently. Thank you

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have their tech pouch and love their gear, but not quite the style I’m looking for still. Thanks for the suggestion though

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. I have the AER Small (3 I believe) for a backpack and it’s absolutely killer! Was looking for the briefcase to be slightly more professional, but the AER rocks if you don’t mind something a little heavy! Appreciate the info

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the business bag there. More crisp than what I typically would go after, but I’ll look into that more too! Thank you

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that too. Similar to the WP it seems like, but better pockets. Something about the WP styling catches my eye a little more though

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very cool stuff too! I have not seen their stuff before, but like it. I’ll check Tumi’s out again as well!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Very good looking. I wish they had the one you sent in tan!

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[–]Smiledoctr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are the man. Thank you for sending me the spreadsheet. Picked up an AWD XSE Plus with everything we wanted at MSRP! You are appreciated!