Rapid Palatal Expansion is a common orthodontic procedure. The RPE is used to widen the upper jaw (maxilla) so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better. #CurtisOrthoAZ #Orthodontics #Braces #RPE #Expander #Maxilla #DidYouKnow #Teeth #Jaw #ShareTheKnowledge | Curtis Orthodontics

1 Year Before & After SARPE surgery. Nose breathing improved dramatically and the smile is much wider. Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion, also known as surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion, is a technique in the field of orthodontics which is used to expand the maxillary arch. This technique is a combination of both Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgically_assisted_rapid_palatal_expansion @dentaltown Orthodontics: Simple 4 bic

Have you had a palatal expander placed as an adult ? 🦷 Here are the most common complications of adult palatal expanders: 😳🦷 1. Pain & Discomfort • Cause: Greater resistance due to matured palatal sutures. • Symptom: Pressure or aching in the palate, nose, teeth, and sometimes even under the eyes or temples. 2. Midpalatal Suture Resistance • In adults, the midpalatal suture is often fused, making true skeletal expansion difficult. • This can lead to: • Dental tipping instead of skeletal expan