Dr. Markowitz & Dr. Wong Orthodontists: Our Staff . A Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) is an orthodontic appliance that is used to widen the upper .. additional time is required for bone to fill in the gap.
dentofacial orthopedics . Palatal Expanders. These devices widen the roof of the mouth to make room .. may see a gap between the front teeth-that means the expander is working.
:: she's young and with it :: blog . If I don't get a big ole hayseed gap, then I need more surgery. The lower braces are on as is the rapid palatal expander.