Expansion appliances

Expansion appliances can be used on both children and adults

Indication for using expansion appliances:

• Preparation for arch alignment where dental arches are heavily crowded
• Creating space for erupting permanent teeth
• Cross-bite cases
• Cases where Interproximal Stripping is not tolerated and more space on the arch required
• Aesthetic arch widening to fill up ‘black’ spaces in the buccal corridors

Contraindication for using expansion appliances:

• Non-compliant patient
• General poor oral hygiene.
• Patients with periodontal problems
• Where implants are present

Call 020 7387 6930 or email: contact@nimrodental.co.uk
for more information