Hi. Thanks to Dr. Shapiro for introducing me to the DNA appliance. I've been doing research on it & other appliances like the Homeoblock & Biobloc. They seem so effective w/ expanding the upper jaw & palate. QUESTION: Do they also expand the lower patale/jaw? ABOUT ME: TOP= Some tipped in teeth, 1 small gap, no crowding, right half has teeth higher than left half, overjet, overbite. BOTTOM: Crowding, posterior teeth all tipped in & curve down. PICS: Impressions from someone practicing on me.
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Answer: Is Lower Dental Arch Expansion Possible in Adults?
Expansion of the Maxilla (upper jaw) should ideally be done prior to 8 years old. Until the DNA Appliance the SARPE procedure was the only method to expand the maxilla in Adults. The DNA Appliance has changed that drastically. The DNA Appliance cannot shorten the mandible (lower jaw) but de...
There are many methods of doing maxillary expansion, some are primarily dental while others are orthopedic. If there are braces and brackets chances are you are primarily moving teeth.
In children Rapid Maxillary Expansion is amazing but by 12 years old that window is closed.
For over 20 ye...
Thank you for providing these pictures. I agree that your smile will be significantly improved by expansion since a broad smile is much more aesthetically-pleasing. The Damon Smile System could be an excellent option for your case. Damon braces produce broad, beautiful smiles with...