Bio
Prof. Dr. Mauro Cozzani has published over 100 articles in Italian and international journals with an editorial board. He has held over 300 presentations, talks and courses, and has been invited to present in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. From 1990 to 1999, he taught at the Centre for Studies and Research in Orthodontics of La Spezia. He was a Professor in the Advanced Course in Pre- and Post-Surgical Orthodontics at the University of Parma from 1994 to 1996, in the Specialization School in Orthodontics at the University of Ferrara from 2000 to 2009 and in the Specialization School in Orthodontics at the University of Cagliari from 2010 to 2013. Then, he was a Professor at the University of Cagliari from 2013 to 2016. Currently, he exclusively practices Orthodontics in La Spezia.

Talk
Title: "Skeletal Expansion via BAME/MARPE: When Do We Need Surgical Aid?" – The treatment of the compression of the upper maxilla is a very common dentofacial deformity in teenagers and adults (Betts NJ; Vanarsdali RL., 1995). In adult patients, when sutures are closed, there are two possible treatments: surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) and segmented osteotomy of the maxilla. Traditionally, SARME required the use of a tooth-borne orthodontic device (Hyrax or Haas). At this webinar, I will present a group of adult patients, all of whom have transversal hypoplasia of the maxilla and have been treated with our 3D bone-supported customized expansor.

Bio
Prof. Dr. Juan Carlos Pérez Varela received his degree in Medicine and Dentistry (MD, DDS) from the University of Santiago de Compostela and his post-graduate degree in Orthodontics from the University of Valencia MS (Prof JA Canut). He also holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela and obtained a research fellowship at the University of Ohio (Prof. Zeev Davidovitch). He is a member of the Spanish Board of Orthodontics, the European Board of Orthodontics, and the Ibero American Board of Orthodontics. He is also an active member of the Angle Society of Europe. He is currently a Professor of Orthodontics at the School of Dentistry at the University of Santiago de Compostela and a Visiting Professor at the University of Valencia, University of Oviedo, Complutense University of Madrid, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Teknon Clinic, University of Barcelona and Ferrara University in Italy. Prof. Dr. Varela has received the Houston Award from the European Orthodontic Society, the Renato Africa APOS Trend Award from the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society and the Moriyon and Jose Antonio Canut Awards from the Spanish Orthodontics Society. He is President of the Spanish Society of Orthodontist, SEDO, Ambassador of the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) (2016) and Past President of the Spanish Association of Specialist in Orthodontists (AESOR).

Talk
Title: "Many Ways for Maxillary Expansion" – Maxillary transverse deficiency is one of the most frequently diagnosed malocclusions, with the gold standard treatment being rapid or slow maxillary expansion. This approach has demonstrated orthopedic effects in younger patients and, with the use of temporary anchorage devices (TADs), in adult patients as well, even in the absence of surgical intervention. Recent advancements in digital technologies have enabled traditional appliances to be redesigned using digital printing processes, resulting in a high level of customization that considers the patient’s unique palatal anatomy. This presentation focuses on the treatment of patients with maxillary deficiency using various maxillary expansion appliances: a customized laser-melted metal maxillary expander supported by deciduous teeth, a customized laser-melted mini-screw-assisted maxillary expander, and the Invisalign palatal expander system.

Bio
Dr. Daniela Lupini is a highly respected specialist in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. With a career marked by numerous professional memberships and leadership roles, she has made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Lupini is an active member of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO), the European Board of Orthodontists (EBO) and the Italian Board of Orthodontists (IBO). She has also previously served as the President of the Italian Aligners Society (SIALIGN) and is a founding member and the former President of the Italian Board of Orthodontic Aligners (IBOA). Currently, she is the Treasurer of the Italian Society of Orthodontists (SIDO). In academia, Dr. Lupini is an Adjunct Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Trieste in Italy. She has been an Invisalign provider since 2002, showcasing her long-term commitment to advancing orthodontic treatments.