Invisalign's BRAND NEW Palate Expander in 2024!! It's Removable.

[@cheolhaeng]

Do you think will it add hooks option for facemask in the future?

[@drpassamano]

Good question. I doubt it because the removable expander will just fall out of the mouth with the tension needed for facemask. Facemask is generally only used with FIXED appliances, not removable ones like this Invisalign expander.

[@drpassamano]

Are you interested in the New Invisalign Palatal Expander?

[@ethancowart6765]

so it doesn't push the top front teeth out to the front cuz thats my problem, I need the front 4 teeth pushed more forward I have an underbite. is there anything fir this ?

[@drpassamano]

@@ethancowart6765 Good question. The expander WIDENS the posterior arch (back teeth) --> No effect on front teeth. It sounds like you need Invisalign Treatment (not Invisalign Expansion). Go see an orthodontist for an evaluation. Thanks!

[@ethancowart6765]

@@drpassamano ok cool thanks yea I have an appointment on Thursday . I’ve been trying to find if there is anything that can just push the front 4-6 teeth more to the front . . There’s nothing that just works on those teeth without having to mess with all the other teeth it is what I’m asking I suppose .?

[@TyleaMincey]

Hi! Do they offer expanders for the lower jaw as well or is this just a palate expander. And if so, how would you go about match expansion on the lower jaw.

[@drpassamano]

Great question. The hard skeletal palate has 2 bones that are connected with a suture that closes around 12-15 years old so expansion of the upper will fill in new bone. This means you can widen the upper jaw. The lower jaw's suture closes

[@angbowler8578]

Thanks for the video. Does the Invisalign palate expander effect speech like the metal one can? I’ve been recommended this for my 6 year old who is worried about speech impact.

[@drpassamano]

I think the Invisalign Palatal Expander has more speech issues than the traditional metal one. The Invisalign one is bulkier and covers most of the area where the tongue creates sounds. The metal one has less coverage so less speech issues. I use both Invisalign Expander and Slim Metal Expanders and I'm still doing much more regular ones. Sometimes new isn't better.

[@ethancowart6765]

so it doesn't push the top front teeth out to the front cuz thats my problem, I need the front 4 teeth pushed more forward I have an underbite. is there anything fir this ?

[@drpassamano]

Good question. The expander WIDENS the posterior arch (back teeth) --> No effect on front teeth. It sounds like you need Invisalign Treatment (not Invisalign Expansion). Go see an orthodontist for an evaluation. Thanks!

[@soulstice69]

Can full grown adults use these? Or would it require splitting the bone in the roof of the mouth first to enable the proper pallet expansion?

[@drpassamano]

Really good question ... You've probably read that the best ages to do expansion are in kids as young as 7 years old up to 12-14 years old. I have seen expansion work in 20-30 year olds with gaps opening between the 2 front teeth which means sutural expansion. If I was an adult, I would try the expansion and see what happens meaning it's non-surgical; no operating room needed. If it doesn't work out, then you will need to reverse and wear the trays backwards to get back to where you were. Make sure you are being monitored by an orthodontist. Teeth can be moved in 1 direction and back in the other direction, but it needs to be done carefully. If you're willing to take a chance, go for it! If you don't want to take a chance, then SARPE is the tried and true method, but that's surgery. Good luck!

[@jnorris32]

Hi ​@@drpassamano, what does “it doesn’t work out” mean exactly? If you have to eat them backwards to get back to where you were, wouldn’t that mean that it was working? Thanks!

[@drpassamano]

@@jnorris32 Great question. Sutural expansion vs dental expansion is the difference between working and 'if it doesn't work out'. You need to have your orthodontist monitor you to see which way it's going (skeletal or dental). The patient will likely not be able to figure this out on their own.

[@ravipuralena7747]

Fwiw, I'm one of many adults who had a lot of my health ruined by trying to use maxillary expanders in adulthood. It's worse for males. Definitely do your research before going down that path. Even with sarpe there's lots of nuance if you're actually expanding posteriorly and gaining nasal volume or merely creating a split at the front

[@ravipuralena7747]

That's not to say there can't be tremendous value for adults if done right, just to proceed cautiously

[@Velor77]

Q: how much would an expander change the shape of the face?

[@drpassamano]

It's very little if any changes to the shape of the face. It does change the shape of the smile and lip support. It depends on the age of patient, shape of the jaw, amount of expansion, etc. Many variables. So it could be no change to a little change depending on what is done.

[@Dragon-jy9xd]

My daughter just got her expander in on the top jaw. It's a permanent one and we go back in 6 weeks for the dentist to expand it. She got it last Wednesday. It's hurting her not in severe way but she doesn't like it. She's 8. Since we can't go to the dentist over the weekend I am curious if this new expander can be an option for her?

[@drpassamano]

Great question! It sounds like she has a non-turning expander without a screw. There are some expanders that the orthodontist can activate 1 or 2 times and it expands without a key. There are pros and cons of these types of expanders though. I personally like to be in control with the amount of expansion and I do virtual expander checkups every 2 weeks. As far as the Invisalign expander goes, it does sound like it would work great for your 8 year old. The Invisalign expander is a new treatment appliance so not every dental professional is ready to use it for their patients. Wishing your 8 year old all the best on her orthodontic treatment!

[@Dragon-jy9xd]

@@drpassamano thank you for responding

[@jzc1013]

can this be used for adults?

[@Twelve.]

This was answered already

[@drpassamano]

Palatal expanders (without surgery or TADs) are generally best treated around 7-10 years old and can be used with somewhat effectiveness in early teens. Once the suture is sealed (around 12-15 years old), then sutural expansion is not predictable.

[@AbhinavMishra-cy8yo]

How can I get one?

[@drpassamano]

Great question! The first step is to see an orthodontist to be evaluated for palatal expansion. If you need it, then you might have a removable (Invisalign Palatal Expander) and non-removable (traditional slim expander) options presented. Good luck!