How long does it take to use a palate expander?
The duration of using the palate expander
For children whose bones are at their most malleable, it usually takes 2-3 months to achieve the desired results.. On the other hand, because the bones of teenagers and adults are stronger, this interval is usually longer and lasts up to a year..
In general, the duration of use of a palatal expander depends on several factors, including the age, severity of the disease and the condition of the patient. For example, an 8-year-old child may only need this device for one or two months. But for an adult whose bones are fully developed, this time may be from a few months to a year (or more) be variable.
The point here is that even after the jaw has widened to the appropriate width, the specialist may prescribe the placement of the device in the mouth for another 4 to 6 months.. This gives the jawbone time to fuse well and become completely strong.
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When is the best age to use palatal expander?
For the reasons we mentioned above, after the age of 5 and up to the age of 16, the patient can use these devices the most.. At this age, most of the teeth, including the molars, have grown (It is preferable to have a few permanent teeth in the upper jaw that have not yet appeared).
Orthodontic specialists usually recommend that children start using this device from the age of 7 or 8. When the bones are moved at an early age, the child is less likely to need more invasive procedures like surgery in the future..
The use of palate expander or palatal expander is more for children and teenagers, but sometimes adults can also benefit from it.. Treatment for adults is different from younger patients and usually takes longer. Because the jaw is fully grown and all teeth have erupted, other techniques may even be necessary to widen the adult patient's jaw, including implants or surgery..
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