Dr. Federico Migliori

Topic of the lecture:

Sleep breathing disorders, craniofacial morphology and palatal expansion: What’s our role?

Abstract:

Sleep breathing disorders (SBDs), including paediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), are increasingly recognized as significant health concerns due to their impact on growth, cognitive development and behaviour in children. During the lecture we will investigate the relationship between sleep breathing disorders (SBDs) and craniofacial morphology in children, focusing on the role of orthodontists in treatment. Examining how anatomical structures contribute to paediatric OSA and evaluating palatal expansion as a therapeutic intervention, highlighting the different effects of skeletal and dental expansion. To conclude we will focus on the need for multidisciplinary collaboration in diagnosing and treating paediatric SBDs, integrating orthodontic and medical expertise to optimize health outcomes for children.

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Biosketch:

DDS, MS in Orthodontics
Dr. Migliori obtained his dental degree from the Marche Polytechnic University in 2007, after completing a residency program with Dr. Jeffrey Okeson at the Orofacial Pain Center, University of Kentucky. He specialized in Orthodontics at the University of Insubria in 2011, winning in the same year, the International Aligner Research Award. 
He is now an adjunct professor in the department of Orthodontics at the University of Florence. Since 2015 he is a Clinical Speaker and member of the European Advisory Board for Align Technology and has treated more than 1000 patients with aligners. International speaker, he has certified more than 2000 doctors to the Invisalign Tecnique throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as spoken at many Summits and Congresses worldwide. Founding member of the 'Italian Society of Dental Sleep Medicine”, he carries out his profession in Italy, focusing on treatments with clear aligners, new digital technologies and sleep breathing disorders.