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Fixed braces
Invisalign
Invisible Braces Fixed
expanders
Space maintainers
Removable braces Functional
braces
Mini-implant anchors
Retainers
Expanders are commonly used to correct
crossbites or make space.
Quad helix
This
appliance is used to derotate the first molars and expand the side teeth
by tipping. The appliance
is activated and adjusted
by the orthodontist 2 or 3 times over 9 months.
Rapid
Palatal Expansion
This is a robust device
designed to create orthopeadic expansion of the palate. It is
activated by the parent turning the 'jackscrew' in the middle of the
appliance once or twice a day (according to the activation
schedule recommended
by the orthodontist). The appliance is usually in place for 3
months and then some form of retention appliance is required.
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