Palatal Expansion

The RPE is typically used in phase I treatment to widen the arch, either before or during fixed treatment.

The RPE is typically used in phase I treatment to widen the arch, either prior or during fixed treatment.

The HAAS appliance incorporates an acrylic plate within the vault of the palate with an expansion screw.

The super screw RPE is an expansion appliance that provides a more convenient means of activation with the provided wrench.

The Snap Lock Expander is designed to prevent unwinding of the screw.

The fan expander (fan RPE) allows for rapid expansion of the palate widening the arch of the anterior section while still maintaining the expansion at the molar level.

The Compact RPE is a low profile expander. With its compact body, it provides excellent stability and increased patient comfort.

Our Bonded RPE is made with the same Leone RPE, but any of our RPE’s can be used.  The appliance is built with a .036 framework around the lingual and buccal of the posterior teeth.

Our Bonded RPE is made with the same Leone RPE, but any of our RPE’s can be used. 

Taken from “The Mandibular E-Arch” by Neal Kravitz, the E-arch is a fixed, spring-loaded expander for slow expansion of the maxillary or mandibular arches.