Implant anchoring system Å-RPE

The “Å-RPE” anchoring system is used for bone-anchored, rapid palatal expansion (RPE) in combination with a commercially available RPE expansion screw (third party product) for correction of a narrow upper jaw and an anterior narrow front teeth in the upper jaw. Bone anchored RPE expansion screw devices are a good alternative to tooth-borne fixation of RPE expansion screw especially in patients with weak bone and peridontium. While performing a palatal expansion during the change from primary to permanent teeth in children and adolescents the “Å-RPE” system helps to avoid stress and damage on the teeth. But even in adult patients when only a skeletal effect is desired, the “Å-RPE” system can be used. Benefits regarding the teeth Gentle treatment of all teeth, low impact on the gingival cleft avoids tilting of the teeth No root resorption and no deterioration of the cortical bone on the anchoring tooth due to bone anchored fixation No irritation of the mucous membrane at the periodontal gap Prosthetic bridges do not have to be split Benefits regarding the expansion result Force acts directly on the palate, therefore no loss of force No tiltingsince the segments move parallel During the retention phase, the bone anchoring prevents relapse caused by movement of the teeth