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Quad Helix

Quad Helix

The Quad Helix is a multifunctional appliance that may be used to correct crossbites, expand posterior segments, or align crowded teeth. The Quad Helix appliance has many adjustment points that may be activated intraorally with a three-prong plier. The Quad Helix may commonly be fabricated as a removable appliance for extraoral adjusting.

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W

“W” Expansion Appliance

The simplest form of a Quad Helix expansion appliance.  The Expansion “W” may be used on either arch, maxillary or mandibular.

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Arch

Transpalatal Arch (TPA)

The transpalatal arch appliance maintains acquired expansion with a solid transpalatal bar. An omega loop may also be used for adjustment or molar rotation.  Available as a permanent retainer or a removable appliance.

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Lingual Arch

Lingual Arch

Lingual arch appliances are available in custom lengths, contours, and adaptations. They may include adjustment loops and may be removable from bands.

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Rapid Palatal Expand

Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE)

Rapid Palatal Expander appliances provide maximum sutural separation space of up to 13mm in a minimum period of wear.  Each turn of the activator screw produces approximately .2mm of lateral expansion.  Our standard design is two-banded, but a four-banded Rapid Palatal Expander appliance is also available.

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