2012年10月9日 · A Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) is an upper appliance that places pressure on the upper jaw (maxilla) by turning a midline screw. The pressure separates the mid palatal …

The Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) is an essential orthodontic appliance typically utilized during phase I treatment to effectively widen the arch, either prior to or concurrently with fixed …

Dr Amanda explains her criteria for appliance timing based on the eruption of key permanent teeth. She then compares the pros and cons of removable versus fixed expanders, …

2024年9月19日 · RPEs are a game-changer in orthodontics, addressing various dental issues by creating additional space and width in the mouth. They’re particularly effective for children and …

The designs are used to correct cross-bites, narrow arches and crowding. The fixed expanders utilize some mechanism of force (expansion screws, self-activating spring or wire activation) …

2023年3月21日 · There are two main types of palatal expanders: the rapid palatal expander (RPE) and the hyrax. Both work by applying pressure to the bones in the palate, gradually …

Periodic occlusal radiographs indicated the progressive separation of the mid-palatal suture. The bonded Hyrax RPE was found to be very versatile and effective in addressing the transverse …

Another important element in preventing relapse of maxillary transverse expansion is the design of the rapid palatal expander (RPE). The most popular fixed RPEs with central jackscrews are …

2019年11月25日 · A Rapid Palate Expander (RPE) is a fixed appliance which which is cemented to the upper molars and gradually widens the palate. There is a screw in the center of the …

Rapid palatal expansion (RPE) is an established method and highly used to correct the maxillary transverse deficiency and posterior crossbite in the primary and mixed dentition. 1 Those …