System and method for palatal expansion

Details System and method for palatal expansion System and method for palatal expansion

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Lewis, Ralph A (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

By mouthpiece-type retainer

Reexamination Certificate

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07874836

ABSTRACT:
Provided, among other things, is a system for progressive palatal expansion, the system comprising a series of incremental expanders, including: a) a first incremental expander having a geometry selected to incrementally expand the palate; b) one or more intermediate expanders having geometries selected to progressively expand the palate; and, c) a final expander, having a geometry selected to expand the palate to a target desired breadth.

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