Orthodontic Expander
An orthopedic appliance designed to widen a narrow dental arch to relieve severe crowding and crossbites.
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Find out whether Orthodontic Expander is suited for your alignment needs.
What is Orthodontic Expander?
A custom skeletal or dental-supported expander with a central expansion screw activated at prescribed intervals.
General Purpose & Role in Treatment
Increases dental arch perimeter, creating room for crowded teeth and balancing the width of the upper and lower jaws.
What The Patient Can Expect
Sensation of light pressure across the bridge of the nose and palate for several minutes following activation.
Clinical Suitability Notice: Every malocclusion case is anatomically distinct. Use of Orthodontic Expander is determined following thorough clinical examination, digital cephalometric diagnostics, and individualized treatment planning by Orthodontist Dr. Anju Antony.
Questions Regarding Orthodontic Expander
Helpful guidance for patients undergoing orthodontic therapy.
Expanders are most effective during growth phases in children and early adolescents (ages 7–14) prior to midpalatal suture fusion.
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