In Episode 61 of The Alfi Podcast, Dr. David Alfi sits down with Dr. Claudia Pinter (Vienna, Austria) known by many as the “Airway Queen of Europe” for a deep conversation on airway-focused orthodontics, MARPE expansion, and how Europe approaches treatment differently than the United States.

We break down the real-world impact of jaw development on breathing, why extractions and retraction can be linked to reduced tongue space and airway issues, and how today’s technology is reshaping orthodontics + jaw surgery planning. Dr. Pinter also shares her MARPE protocol (precision screw placement first, lean appliances, aligner-friendly expansion) and what she’s seeing through airway-centered care, improved nasal breathing, less snoring, and better sleep quality.

If you’re an orthodontist, dentist, OMFS, airway provider or a patient trying to understand sleep apnea, expansion, and functional jaw position, this episode is for you.

Our team can help you get to the ROOT cause — jaw alignment and airway.

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