Expansion Appliances

Expansion appliances can be used on both children and adults.

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Indication for using expansion appliances

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• 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

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• Non-compliant patient.

• General poor oral hygiene.

• Patients with periodontal problems.

• Where implants are present.

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Colour Guide for Removable Appliances

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

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