What is the Difference Between Invisalign Expansion and the Use of a Palate Expander?

May 22, 2011
Asked By:joseph22 in Sherman Oaks, CA

Can invisalign expand, albeit not as significant, in the same manner as a palate expander in a 20 year old or above? Or does a palate expander act in a different manner than invisalign in the process of expansion? My idea right now is that invisalign expands the same as a palate expander would except not nearly as fast or perhaps as significant, please let me know what the correct answer is... I really appreciate the help!

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March 22, 2016

Answer: The difference is...

March 22, 2016

Answer: The difference is...

May 24, 2011

Answer: Invisalign Can Expand, But Not like a Palatal expander

May 24, 2011

Answer: Invisalign Can Expand, But Not like a Palatal expander

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