Orthodontic Expander: More Benefits Than Esthetics
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One of the most common appliances used in orthodontics is the expander. These appliances may seem “scary” or “intimidating”, however they are easy to get used to and pretty easy to turn, once you get the hang of it. So what are the benefits of this appliance? The expander is used for growing children (ages
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Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE) device in position
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